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Published on February 14, 2025 - 21:03 GMT

Southern Ohio Port Authority President and His Wife Indicted After Investigation Uncovers Public Contract Bribes

COLUMBUS – The Scioto County Grand Jury handed down indictments Friday against the head of the Southern Ohio Port Authority and his wife, alleging they received bribes in return for awarding public contracts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced. Robert …

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Published on February 13, 2025 - 14:46 GMT

Performance Audit Spotlights Declining Enrollment, Passive Leadership, Insolvency Risk at Steel Academy in Akron

COLUMBUS – Board members of an Akron charter school should abandon their hands-off leadership approach and adopt effective strategic planning and decision-making if they want to remain in operation, state auditors determined in a recent review. At present …

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Published on February 12, 2025 - 05:48 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 13, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on February 11, 2025 - 15:07 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $2,977.44 Issued Against Former Village of Swanton Fiscal Officer for Late Fees and Penalties

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $2,977.94 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Swanton in Fulton County over interest and penalties that resulted from late tax, retirement system, and credit card payments. Jason …

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Published on February 10, 2025 - 05:58 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 15:06 GMT

Auditor Declares Brushcreek Township as ‘Unauditable’

COLUMBUS – Brushcreek Township in Highland County has been declared “unauditable” for the period Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2023, due to inadequate financial records to complete an audit. The Auditor of State’s Office informed Fiscal Officer Angela …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 15:21 GMT

Former Ontario Water Plant Supervisor Indicted in Richland County over Falsified Military Leave Letter

COLUMBUS — The Richland County Grand Jury has returned a three-count indictment against the former water department supervisor for the City of Ontario, who allegedly falsified a military leave request to cover days when he was actually serving a jail …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:45 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 06, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $5,363.96 Issued Against Elyria Township Fiscal Officer Over Late or Duplicate Tax and Credit Card ...

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $5,363.96 was issued Tuesday against the fiscal officer for Elyria Township in Lorain County over fees and penalties that resulted from late or duplicate credit card and tax payments. Stephanie DeWitt and her bonding …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 05:32 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 04, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 06:11 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, January 30, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:34 GMT

Former Mayor of Ithaca in Darke County Repays $38,845.46 Following Investigation into Improper Compensation, Equipment Purchases

COLUMBUS – A special audit released Tuesday details the investigation of the former mayor of the Village of Ithaca in Darke County, who was convicted of theft in office over improper compensation, reimbursements, and purchases he made, Auditor of State …

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Published on January 27, 2025 - 14:43 GMT

Former Allen County Regional Transit Authority Executive Director Indicted on Theft, Other Counts

COLUMBUS — The Allen County Grand Jury returned an indictment against the former executive director of the Allen County Regional Transit Authority over the alleged theft of nearly $27,000, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced. Sheila F. Haney faces seven …

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Published on January 27, 2025 - 05:19 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on January 23, 2025 - 15:34 GMT

Findings for Recovery of $26,979.13, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Former LaGrange Township Employees

COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery of $26,979.13 were issued Thursday against two former LaGrange Township employees in Lorain County over improper compensation they received, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced. Former Fire Chief James Rader repaid $23, …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 06:02 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, January 23, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on January 21, 2025 - 15:51 GMT

Auditor of State Places Trimble Local Schools under Fiscal Watch

COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber placed the Trimble Local School District in Athens County in a state of fiscal watch Tuesday as a result of projected deficits in the current and future fiscal years. The decision followed a fiscal caution …

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Published on January 21, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $1,465 Issued Against Bloom Township Fiscal Officer over Late Tax and Workers’ Compensation Payments

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $1,464.80 was issued Tuesday against the fiscal officer for Bloom Township in Scioto County over penalties and interest from late tax, workers’ compensation, and pension system payments. The finding against Diana …

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Published on January 20, 2025 - 05:58 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 14:40 GMT

Auditor Declares Union Township in Pike County as ‘Unauditable’

COLUMBUS — Union Township in Pike County has been declared “unauditable” for the period Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2023, due to inadequate financial statements and records to complete an audit. The Auditor of State’s Office informed Fiscal Officer …

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