Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 9 | Miscellaneous
Section 9.235 | Records Open to Government Inspection.

Effective: September 29, 2005
Latest Legislation: House Bill 66 - 126th General Assembly
(A)(1) Subject to division (A)(2) of this section, the financial books and records of a recipient, and the financial books and records of any person with which the recipient contracts for the performance of the recipient's obligations under the recipient's contract with the governmental entity, shall be open to inspection by the governmental entity and by the state from the time the recipient first applies for payment under the contract. If the recipient is paid before the performance of its obligations under the contract, the financial books and records of the recipient and of any person with which the recipient contracts for the performance of the recipient's obligations shall be open to inspection from the first anniversary of the payment or from any earlier date that the contract may provide.
(2) Division (A)(1) of this section does not apply to any person that contracts with the recipient solely for the performance of some of the recipient's obligations under the recipient's contract with the governmental entity that directly benefit the recipient's patients or clients, if either of the following applies:
(a) The services provided by the person are any of the types of services described in division (B)(2)(a), (c), or (f) of section 9.231 of the Revised Code and the full amount of the person's contract constitutes direct costs for the recipient and is reasonable and customary in the person's trade or profession. For purposes of division (A)(2)(a) of this section, the amount of the person's contract with the recipient shall be considered "reasonable and customary in the person's trade or profession" if any of the following applies:
(i) The amount is equal to or less than the maximum amount for those services specified in the recipient's contract with the governmental entity.
(ii) The amount was approved by the governmental entity after the recipient entered into the contract with the governmental entity.
(iii) A maximum amount for those services was specified in the recipient's contract with the governmental entity, the recipient's original contract with a person for the performance of those services was subsequently canceled or otherwise unfulfilled, the recipient entered into a replacement contract with another person, and the amount of that contract is not more than twenty-five per cent above the maximum amount for the services specified in the recipient's contract with the governmental entity.
(b) The services provided by the person are any of the types of services described in division (B)(2)(b), (d), or (e) of section 9.231 of the Revised Code.
(B)(1) Subject to division (B)(2) of this section, if a recipient contracts with another person for the performance of some or all of the recipient's obligations under the recipient's contract with the governmental entity, the recipient shall be entitled to claim spending by the other person as direct costs only to the extent the other person has spent money on direct costs in the performance of the recipient's obligations and only if the other person complies with all of the terms and conditions relating to the performance that the recipient is required to comply with under the contract with the governmental entity.
(2) The conditions set forth in division (B)(1) of this section do not apply with respect to any person described in division (A)(2) of this section.
(C)(1) Nothing in this section shall be construed as making any record of the receipt or expenditure of nonpublic money a public record for purposes of section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
(2) Division (C)(1) of this section does not limit in any way the authority of the auditor of state to conduct audits or other investigations when public money is commingled with nonpublic money.

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General Provisions

Chapter 9 | Miscellaneous

Section 9.01 | Official Records - Preserving and Maintaining.

Section 9.02 | Inspection and Review of Financial Institution Records.

Section 9.03 | Newsletters of Political Subdivisions.

Section 9.04 | State Funds for Nontherapeutic Abortion Benefits.

Section 9.041 | Childbirth Preferred Over Abortion.

Section 9.06 | Private Operation and Management of Initial Intensive Program Prison.

Section 9.07 | Correctional Facility to House Out-of-State Prisoners.

Section 9.08 | Improper Internet Access - Private Correctional Facilities.

Section 9.10 | Facsimile Signature Defined.

Section 9.11 | Public Officials Using Facsimile Signature.

Section 9.12 | Validity of Instrument With Facsimile Signature.

Section 9.13 | Highway Project Not Located Within Subdivision Boundaries.

Section 9.14 | Loss of Funds Occasioned by Use of Duly Adopted Facsimile Signature.

Section 9.15 | Burial or Cremation of Body at Expense of Township or Municipal Corporation.

Section 9.16 | Governmental Use of Distributed Ledger Technology.

Section 9.20 | Receipt of Gift, Devise, or Bequest Moneys, Lands, or Other Properties by Public Authority.

Section 9.21 | Policies Regarding Political Subdivisions That Hold Credit Card Accounts.

Section 9.22 | Use of Debit Card Accounts.

Section 9.23 | Disbursements by Government Entities Definitions.

Section 9.231 | Disbursements Over $25,000 - Contract Required - Exceptions.

Section 9.232 | Contract for Disbursements.

Section 9.233 | Recipient of Disbursements Entitled Only to Contract Payment Earned.

Section 9.234 | Records and Reports by Recipient - Financial Review - Financial Audit.

Section 9.235 | Records Open to Government Inspection.

Section 9.236 | Recipient to Repay Excess Payment - Civil Action to Recover.

Section 9.237 | Rules Governing Terms of Disbursement Contracts.

Section 9.238 | Form for Financial Reviews and Rules for Audit Reports.

Section 9.239 | Allocation of Federal Energy Efficient Building Deduction.

Section 9.24 | Findings for Recovery.

Section 9.241 | Civil Action for Recovery of Money.

Section 9.242 | Debarred Vendors; Participation in State Contracts.

Section 9.25 | Purchase of Surplus Commodities From Federal Government.

Section 9.26 | Gifts or Grants of Federal Property.

Section 9.27 | State Contracts - Invalid Terms and Conditions.

Section 9.28 | Competitive Solicitation as Public Record.

Section 9.29 | Multi-Year Asset Management Professional Service Contracts.

Section 9.30 | Public Utility Service Without Bidding and Notice.

Section 9.31 | Erroneous Bids.

Section 9.311 | Bonds Accompanying Bid to Be Executed by Approved Surety.

Section 9.312 | Factors to Determine Whether Bid Is Responsive and Bidder Is Responsible.

Section 9.313 | Reduction of Performance Bond After Substantial Performance.

Section 9.314 | Purchasing Services or Supplies by Reverse Auction.

Section 9.315 | Requiring Particular Surety or Insurance Company or a Particular Agent or Broker on Public Bids Prohibited.

Section 9.316 | Injunctive Relief.

Section 9.317 | Purchase of Supplies or Services by Reverse Auction.

Section 9.32 | Notification of Surety and Agent of Construction Contract Award.

Section 9.33 | Construction Management Services Definitions.

Section 9.331 | Notice of Accepting Bids for Construction Manager or Construction Manager at Risk.

Section 9.332 | Selection of and Contract With Construction Manager.

Section 9.333 | Financial Assurance to Be Provided by Construction Manager.

Section 9.334 | Evaluation of Most Qualified Proposals; Pricing Proposals; Contract Negotiations.

Section 9.335 | Construction of Statutes With Other Code Provisions.

Section 9.34 | Fiscal Year and Period of State and Political Subdivisions.

Section 9.35 | Contracts for Ministerial Duties by Public Officials.

Section 9.36 | Contract for Services of Fiscal and Management Consultants.

Section 9.361 | Payroll Deduction Benefit Program.

Section 9.37 | Direct Deposits.

Section 9.38 | Deposit of Public Moneys.

Section 9.39 | Liability for Public Money Received or Collected - Unclaimed Money.

Section 9.40 | Payroll Deduction for United States Savings Bonds.

Section 9.41 | Payroll Accounts.

Section 9.42 | Municipal Income Tax Deductions.

Section 9.43 | Savings in Share Accounts in Chartered Credit Unions Deductions.

Section 9.44 | Prior Public Service Counted in Computing Vacation Leave.

Section 9.441 | Continuing Rights or Benefits for Prior Service.

Section 9.45 | Nonprofit Debt Pooling Company Deductions.

Section 9.46 | u.s. Olympic Participation Leave.

Section 9.47 | Certificate of Compliance With Affirmative Action Programs.

Section 9.48 | Joint Purchasing Programs.

Section 9.481 | Residency Requirements Prohibited for Certain Employees.

Section 9.482 | Contracting for Services Between Political Subdivisions.

Section 9.483 | Sale and Leaseback Agreements.

Section 9.49 | Transparency in Contracts Between State and Private Attorneys.

Section 9.491 | Definitions.

Section 9.492 | Contingency Fee Contract With Private Attorney.

Section 9.493 | Contract With Private Attorney Outside Ohio.

Section 9.494 | Publication of Contract.

Section 9.495 | Annual Report.

Section 9.496 | Applicability.

Section 9.497 | Construction.

Section 9.498 | Legislative Intent.

Section 9.50 | Display of the Pow/mia Flag During Normal Business Hours at Public Buildings.

Section 9.54 | Accessibility Signs.

Section 9.55 | Installation of Teletypewriters for Deaf or Hearing-Impaired at State Agencies.

Section 9.56 | Plans and Drawings for Public Buildings Filed With County Recorder.

Section 9.57 | Closure of Places of Worship.

Section 9.58 | Court Settlements That Conflict With the Revised Code.

Section 9.60 | Contracts for Firefighting Agency, Private Fire Company, or Emergency Medical Service Organization.

Section 9.61 | Residency Not Required for Fire Chief.

Section 9.62 | Purchase of Police Dog or Horse.

Section 9.63 | Compliance With Lawful Requests Under Patriot Act.

Section 9.65 | Annuity Program for Volunteer Fire Fighters.

Section 9.66 | Indication of Outstanding Liability Owed to State in Application for Economic Development Assistance.

Section 9.661 | Liens to Secure Performance on Development Loans and Property Tax Incentives.

Section 9.67 | Restrictions on Owner of Professional Sports Team That Uses a Tax-Supported Facility.

Section 9.68 | Regulation of Arms Prohibited - Challenging Political Subdivisions.

Section 9.69 | Duties and Status of Law Enforcement Officer.

Section 9.70 | Permission for Street on Lands of Public Institution.

Section 9.73 | Public Employer Inquiries Regarding Criminal Background.

Section 9.74 | Victims of Dissemination of Image.

Section 9.75 | Requirement for Employment of Local Laborers Prohibited.

Section 9.76 | Boycott Provisions in Certain Contracts.

Section 9.78 | Determination of Effect of Criminal Conviction by Licensing Authority.

Section 9.79 | Limitations on Initial License Refusal.

Section 9.80 | Contribution to Charity Deductions.

Section 9.81 | Payroll Deduction Plans.

Section 9.82 | Risk Management and Insurance Programs Definitions.

Section 9.821 | Office of Risk Management.

Section 9.822 | Insurance and Bonds.

Section 9.823 | Risk Management Reserve Fund.

Section 9.83 | Liability Insurance for Public Employees.

Section 9.833 | Self-Insurance Program for Health Care Benefits.

Section 9.835 | Energy Price Risk Management Contract.

Section 9.84 | Witness Has Right of Counsel - Participation in Hearing Limited.

Section 9.85 | Immunity of Public Officers and Employees Definitions.

Section 9.86 | Immunity of Public Officers and Employees.

Section 9.87 | Indemnification of Public Officers and Employees.

Section 9.871 | Indemnification of Correctional Employee.

Section 9.88 | Immunity of Federal Law Enforcement Officers.

Section 9.90 | Purchase or Procurement of Insurance for Educational Employees.

Section 9.901 | Design and Delivery of Health Care Plans; Authority of Department of Administrative Services.

Section 9.91 | Placement or Purchase of Tax-Sheltered Annuity for Educational Employees.

Section 9.911 | Annuity Contracts and Custodial Accounts.

Section 9.92 | Citizens' Reward Program.

Section 9.94 | Fractionalized Interests in Any One or More Public Obligations.

Section 9.95 | Maximum or Maximum Average Annual Interest Rate on Public Securities.

Section 9.96 | Issue Public Securities.

Section 9.97 | Exemption of Bond Interest From Income Tax.

Section 9.98 | Bond Financing Definitions.

Section 9.981 | Applicability.

Section 9.982 | Bond Proceedings.

Section 9.983 | Costs, Expenses and Fees.