The Knox County Auditor’s Office, led by Sarah Thorne, has earned the prestigious 2025 Auditor of State Award with Distinction, placing the county among the top 4% of Ohio governments for flawless financial reporting. Only a select group of entities qualify for the Award with Distinction, making Knox County’s achievement a significant milestone in fiscal accountability. The Auditor of State Award with Distinction is reserved for governments that prepare a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and meet stringent audit criteria. By earning the 2025 Auditor of State Award with Distinction, Thorne and her team have demonstrated their unwavering dedication to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and holding the county to the highest standard of accountability. Knox County recognized and thanked "Auditor Thorne and the entire staff for their hard work, dedication, and precision in watching over every taxpayer dollar and holding Knox County to the highest standard of fiscal accountability."