2013 Ohio Revised Code
Title [11] XI FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 1155 - REGULATION OF SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.
Section 1155.071 - Notice of independent auditor.

(A) A savings and loan association shall notify the superintendent of savings and loan associations, on a form prescribed by the superintendent, within ten days after the employment, of the name, address, and telephone number of each independent auditor who is employed by the association. Whenever there is any change in the information provided under this division, such as by the employment of a different independent auditor, the association, on a form prescribed by the superintendent, shall notify the superintendent of the change within ten days after the change.

(B) An association may dismiss, release, or otherwise terminate its relationship with an independent auditor. Within fifteen days after such termination, the association shall inform the superintendent, in writing, of the fact of the termination, the reasons for the termination, and of the circumstances surrounding the termination. If for any reason the superintendent considers the information provided by the association to be insufficient, he shall request the association to provide the necessary information or otherwise investigate the reasons for and the circumstances surrounding the dismissal, release, or other termination of the independent auditor. In the conduct of any such investigation, the superintendent may administer oaths, examine the directors, officers, and employees of the association as to the termination of the independent auditor, and compel the production of books, papers, and other property of the association.

(C) Whenever an association dismisses, releases, or otherwise terminates its relationship with an independent auditor prior to the completion of an audit, the independent auditor shall send to the superintendent and to each director and officer of the association, by certified mail, return receipt requested, all audit exceptions developed, and all relevant data and information gathered, during his last examination prior to his termination, that reflect negatively on the financial condition, investment practices, and other financial policies and procedures of the association. Within thirty days after receiving this information from the independent auditor, the directors of the association shall reply in writing to the superintendent detailing their position on the information received and describing any measures that they intend to take in response to the information.

(D) The superintendent shall prescribe forms on which associations shall provide the notifications required by divisions (A) and (B) of this section. The forms shall require associations to provide the information required by that division; the name, address, and telephone number of the association filing the form; and such other information as the superintendent considers necessary to enable him to carry out this section and section 1155.07 of the Revised Code. The superintendent shall provide blank copies of the forms to each association.

Effective Date: 07-14-1987