Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has earned the Distinguished County Auditor Award from the County Auditor’s Association of Ohio (CAAO). The award recognizes County Auditors and Fiscal Officers who, during their term, have completed more than 100 hours of continued education. Fiscal Officer Scalise has completed 131 hours.

Section 319.04 of the Ohio Revised Code requires County Auditors to complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during their term of office.

“I am committed to continuing my professional development to provide the best services and programs to the citizens of Summit County”, said Fiscal Officer Scalise. “I would like to thank the County Auditors Association of Ohio for presenting me with this award. It is an honor to be recognized.”

The CAAO noted that the award is a substantial achievement, “When you consider the time commitments on County Auditors and Fiscal Officers in general, it is truly an accomplishment for a County Fiscal Officer to have over 100 hours of credit.”

Fiscal Officer Scalise obtained her training in topics such as Recent Trends in Real Property Value, Establishing the Tax Rate, and two mandatory classes in ethics and substance abuse.