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Published on August 27, 2025 - 13:54 GMT

Former COTA Payroll Administrator Indicted on Theft, Other Counts after Manipulating Timesheets and Pocketing Unearned Wages

COLUMBUS — A former payroll administrator for the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has been indicted on three felony counts over allegations that she manipulated payroll submissions for retired employees and pocketed the resulting unearned wages. …

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Published on August 27, 2025 - 04:33 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, August 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 August 26, 2025 - 13:57 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $538 Issued Against Former Coshocton Ag Society Secretary After Receipts Were Not Deposited

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $538 was issued Tuesday against a former secretary for the Coshocton County Agricultural Society after collected money was not deposited in the bank. The finding against Maranda Reynolds was included in an audit of the …

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Published on August 26, 2025 - 13:57 GMT

Morgan County Ag Treasurer Repays $47,172.61 Under Audit After Investigation Reveals Funds Were Used For Personal Purposes

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $47,172.61 was issued Tuesday against the treasurer for the Morgan County Agricultural Society, who used funds donated initially for fairgrounds improvements for personal purposes. Stanley Strode repaid the total under …

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Published on August 25, 2025 - 04:48 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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 abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

Scioto County Commissioner and His Wife Indicted in Alleged Kickback Scheme Involving Southern Ohio Port Authority

COLUMBUS — The Scioto County Grand Jury handed down indictments Friday against a Scioto County Commissioner and his wife as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged bribes and public contracts involving the Southern Ohio Port Authority and a …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 15:36 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $1,369 Issued Against Former Belmore Fiscal Officer Following Investigation into Missing Sewer Receipts

COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $1,369 was issued against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Belmore in Putnam County, following an investigation into missing sewer receipts. Tammy Rayle and her bonding company are jointly and severally …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 15:47 GMT

Former McArthur Utility Clerk Indicted on Theft, Other Counts

COLUMBUS — The Vinton County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against the former utility clerk for the Village of McArthur in the alleged theft of water and sewer bill payments. Cathy Stoughton is facing one felony count of theft in office, four …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 04:27 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, August 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 August 19, 2025 - 14:24 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $956.67 Repaid by Former Elyria Mayor Following Special Audit into City Resources Used for Campaign

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $956.67 was issued Tuesday against the former mayor of Elyria over public resources used for his personal reelection campaign. Frank Whitfield repaid the total under the special audit, following an investigation by the …

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Published on August 18, 2025 - 04:41 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, August 19, 2025

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 abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on August 13, 2025 - 05:43 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, August 14, 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 August 12, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Compliance Audit Identifies More Than $1.4 Million in Improper Medicaid Payments and Interest to Scioto County Provider

COLUMBUS — State auditors have identified more than $1.3 million in improper Medicaid payments over three years to a Scioto County mental health and addiction services provider, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday. With added interest, the …

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Published on August 12, 2025 - 13:37 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $5,195.78 Issued Against Former Medina Township Fiscal Officer over Late Fees, Interest, and Penalties

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $5,195.78 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for Medina Township in Medina County over fees, interest, and penalties that resulted from late tax, pension, workers’ compensation, and insurance premium …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 05:17 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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 abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 13:55 GMT

Special Audit Details Investigation into Former Executive Director of Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of more than $2.8 million was issued Thursday against the former executive director of the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority, who was convicted and sentenced to prison in the theft of public resources over a 15-year …

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Published on August 6, 2025 - 07:03 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, August 07, 2025

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 abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on August 5, 2025 - 20:25 GMT

Finding for Recovery Against Former Wellington Exempted Village Schools Superintendent Repaid Under Audit

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $25,200.50 was issued Tuesday against a former superintendent for Wellington Exempted Village Schools, who was improperly paid for excess vacation days. Edward Weber repaid $4,211.05, and the Variable Annuity Life …

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Published on August 4, 2025 - 08:57 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, August 05, 2025

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 abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 15:04 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $29,437.90 Issued Against Closed Cincinnati Charter School that Received Too Much State Funding

COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $29,437.90 was issued Thursday against a closed Hamilton County charter school after a review of its final student data showed it received too much in state funding. The finding was one of several issues identified in …

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