Pickerington Community Improvement Corporation

About Us

The Pickerington Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) was formed pursuant to Ordinance 2018-31 passed November 6, 2018. The CIC was designated as a nonprofit organization of the City of Pickerington pursuant to Title XVII, Chapters 1702 and 1724 of the Ohio Revised Code for the purpose to advance, encourage, and promote industrial, economic, commercial and civic development for the City. The CIC has been designated as the City’s agent for industrial and commercial distributions, research development and community events. In April 2026, the CIC was officially recognized by the federal government as a public charity tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).

The Board of Trustees is to be comprised of five members noting three are appointed by the City, including the Mayor, the City Manager and a member of City Council while the two remaining seats by citizens are recommended by those appointed. The CIC does not operate with substantively the same governing body as the City, or primary government.

Financial Reports

Financial Awards

The Pickerington Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) has received the Auditor of State Award for outstanding commitment to the highest standards of financial report for the audit years 2024 - 2025. To qualify for the Auditor of State's Award:

• The entity must file financial reports with the Auditor of State’s Office by the statutory due date, without extension, via the Hinkle System on the GAAP accounting basis.
• The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) findings, or questioned costs.
• The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
  • Ethics referrals
  • Questioned costs less than the threshold per Uniform Guidance
  • Lack of timely report submission
  • Bank reconciliation issues
  • Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit in accordance with Uniform Guidance
  • Findings for recovery less than $500
  • Public meetings or public records issues
• The entity has no other financial or other concerns.

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