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Published on December 16, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

Former New Concord Fiscal Officer Pleads Guilty to Three Felony Counts in Theft of More Than $450,000 in Public Funds

COLUMBUS — A former fiscal officer for the Village of New Concord pleaded guilty Monday to three felony counts in the theft of more than $450,000 in public funds. Lynn Marlatt admitted to counts of theft in office, telecommunications fraud, and tampering …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 14:46 GMT

Special Audit Details Investigation into Theft at Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. in Belmont County

COLUMBUS — A special audit released Tuesday details the investigation into the former head of the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. in Bridgeport, who was convicted in the theft of more than $2.3 million. Kaycie Antonik was sentenced in September to 4 …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 05:39 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 16, 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 December 10, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 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 December 8, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

Former Utility Office Supervisor for the Village of Woodsfield in Monroe County Indicted on Theft, Related Counts

COLUMBUS — The Monroe County Grand Jury returned an indictment against the former utility office supervisor for the Village of Woodsfield, who allegedly used her position to write off balances due on her personal utility accounts and late fees she owed. …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Pleads Guilty to Two Misdemeanor Counts of Solicitation of Political Contributions

COLUMBUS — Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Mike Foley pleaded guilty Monday to two misdemeanor counts of solicitation of political contributions from public employees. The admissions came prior to the start of a jury trial in Montgomery County Common …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 05:52 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 09, 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 December 4, 2025 - 14:20 GMT

Report Shows Lack of Compliance Among Companies that Received State Loans, Tax Credits for Economic Development Projects

COLUMBUS – A majority of companies that received state incentives had not met the job creation and/or payroll commitments included in award agreements, according to a report released Thursday. In total, 39 out of 60 companies that committed to creating …

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Published on December 3, 2025 - 06:15 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 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 December 2, 2025 - 19:55 GMT

Former Franklin County Employee Indicted on Theft, Other Felony Counts over Alleged Disability Payment Fraud

COLUMBUS – A former Franklin County employee has been indicted after he allegedly falsified documents to continue receiving public disability payments. Jonathan McPheters faces single counts of theft and tampering with records and five counts of forgery, …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Compliance Audit Identifies $1.8 Million-plus in Improper Medicaid Payments and Interest to Lucas County Medicaid Service Provider

COLUMBUS — State auditors identified more than $1.75 million in improper Medicaid payments over a three-year period to a Lucas County behavioral health agency, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday. With added interest, the Auditor of State’s …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 14:50 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $3,409.70 Issued Against Former Village of Cloverdale Fiscal Officer Over Penalties from Late Payments

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $3,409.70 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Cloverdale in Putnam County over penalties from late tax and pension system payments. Gwen Spencer and her bonding company are jointly …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 05:15 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 02, 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 November 25, 2025 - 14:55 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $2,521.35 Issued Against Former Tremont City Fiscal Officer over Late Fees and Penalties

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $2,521.35 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Tremont City in Clark County after she failed to pay taxes, withholdings, and credit card bills on time, resulting in late fees and …

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Published on November 25, 2025 - 14:55 GMT

Auditors Identify More Than $17 Million in Questioned Costs, Rampant Financial Mismanagement at Eastern Gateway Community College

COLUMBUS — State auditors questioned more than $17 million in spending at Eastern Gateway Community College during one of the final years of its operations, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday. The total represents the entirety of federal …

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Published on November 24, 2025 - 05:33 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, November 25, 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 November 20, 2025 - 16:33 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $44,222.08 Issued Against Former Wayne Local Schools Treasurer over Late Fees and Penalties

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $44,222.08 was issued Thursday against a former treasurer for Wayne Local Schools after he failed to pay taxes and other bills on time, resulting in late fees, interest, and penalties. Ron James and his bonding company …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 05:29 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, November 20, 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 November 18, 2025 - 16:29 GMT

Findings for Recovery of $57,475.27 Issued Against Former Operations Director at Par Excellence Academy over Improper Purchases, ...

COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $57,475.27 were issued Tuesday against the former director of operations for a Newark charter school, mostly for improper purchases made with a school credit card. The total findings against Richard Volzke are …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 05:49 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, November 18, 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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