Honorable Gene Donofrio

Based in Youngstown, Ohio., Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission is a state government agency engaged in providing assistance and care services to disabled individuals. The agency organizes a host of vocational rehabilitation services, such as counseling, guidance, referrals, vocational training and more. The agency's restoration services include medical treatment, occupational and physicals therapies. Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission offers personal care assistance program, financial assistance and activities of daily living. Its employer services include recruitment, retention, job site training, accessibility consulting and more.

Ohio Auditor of State s Office is one of the largest accounting offices in the United States. It is responsible for auditing public offices in Ohio, including cities, villages, schools, universities, counties and townships. The office also audits state agencies, boards and commissions. It works to ensure that public funds are spent appropriately, lawfully and in accordance with state and local law. Ohio Auditor of State s Office maintains audit, legal and administration divisions that oversee issues related to human resources, information technology and legal advocacy. The office works with a team of more than 900 staff members. It publishes various journals and reports, as well as conducts conferences, training sessions and seminars.

Founded in 1965, the Adult Parole Authority, also known as APA, is one of the state s divisions that is responsible for the release and supervision of adult felony inmates returning to local communities from prison. Located in Youngstown, Ohio, the division also partners with community stakeholders and law enforcement agencies to preserve public safety. The Adult Parole Authority supervises more than 34,000 offenders and assists them to return to law abiding citizenship. In addition, the division maintains a field services section that rewards, encourages and promotes positive behavior. The Adult Parole Authority has a staff of over 1,100 employees. The division is a part of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, which provides educational and employment-related services.