Archive for July, 2009
Local Government Funds Will Decline Again in 2010
Written by: George Sodders on July 28, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Clark County is estimated to lose more than a quarter million dollars in local government funds next year, while the city of Springfield will lose nearly $300,000, according to George Sodders, county auditor and secretary to the Clark County Budget Commission.
Read the Full PostBeware of “Cash for Clunkers” Scams
Written by: George Sodders on at 4:10 pm
“A new federal program officially called the Car Allowance Rebate System and dubbed “Cash for Clunkers” is triggering new scams over the internet,” according to Clark County Auditor George Sodders.
Read the Full PostUnlicensed dogs offered week of amensty
Written by: George Sodders on July 24, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Auditor George Sodders and Executive Director James Straley have partnered to offer pet owners a week to purchase licenses without penalty, from July 24 to August 1.
Read the Full PostAuditor’s Office launches New Website
Written by: George Sodders on July 21, 2009 at 4:09 pm
For the past several years, our office has implemented the latest technology designed to improve operational efficiency, while better serving all our citizens. To reach the twin goals of office transparency and citizen engagement, our website has been designed to be more useable, comprehensive and searchable.
Read the Full PostClark County At Financial Crossroad
Written by: George Sodders on July 14, 2009 at 8:53 am
Clark County has escaped budgetary cuts during the first six months of 2009 only because county commissioners extended the temporary one-half percent addition to the permanent one percent tax levy. According to Clark County Auditor George Sodders, revenue from the one percent permanent tax is down more than 5.5 percent compared to the same time last year.
Read the Full Post$4.5 Million in Tax Relief From Homestead Exemption
Written by: George Sodders on July 12, 2009 at 8:41 am
Before Ohio changed its Homestead Exemption qualifications, only 2,910 homeowners aged 65 or over received a reduction in property taxes in Clark County. That was in 2006 when taxpayers’ annual income could not exceed $23,700.
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