The Auditor of State’s office is one of five independently elected statewide offices in Ohio with a staff of more than 800 auditors and other professionals. Under the direction of Auditor Keith Faber, the office is responsible for auditing all public offices in Ohio -- more than 5,600 entities including cities, counties, villages, townships, schools, state universities and public libraries as well as all state agencies, boards and commissions. The office also provides financial services to local governments, investigates and prevents fraud in public agencies and promotes transparency in government.