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Treasurer/CFO

Treasurer's Office

Turning Resources Into Opportunity

Fiscal stewardship that supports students, staff and schools.

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Click the boxes above to access important information regarding the district's' finances. 

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Click HERE for more information on the 2026 No New Mileage Bond


Protecting resources. Investing in people. Planning for the future. Meet our Treasurer.


A promotional graphic for South Western City Schools titled Meet Our Treasurer Mr. Hugh Garside. The left side features a portrait of a smiling Mr. Garside in a suit and patterned tie, set against a black and white aerial view of a school campus. The right side features a solid black background with text reading, "For two decades, Mr. Garside has led the district's finances with a simple vision to make sound financial decisions today that create opportunities for students tomorrow." The bottom right includes the district logo and the motto Endless Opportunity Infinite Possibility.

Treasurer's Department Contact Information:

3805 Marlane Drive | Grove City, Ohio 43123

Phone: (614) 801-3047 | Fax: (614) 875-1394

Mr. Hugh Garside, Jr.: [email protected] 

Mr. Zach Niblick, Assistant Treasurer: [email protected] 

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South Western City Schools was recognized with the 2025 Auditor of State Award with Distinction, one of the highest honors presented by the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office for excellence in financial reporting and fiscal management. Of the approximately 4,200 audits conducted annually across Ohio, only about four percent (4%) receive the Auditor of State Award with Distinction. 

To earn the recognition, an organization must meet stringent criteria, including timely financial reporting, preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and a clean audit free of findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Uniform Guidance findings, or questioned costs.

The Auditor of State Award with Distinction recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in financial reporting while maintaining the highest standards of accountability and transparency.

Click here to read more about this award. 



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