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Published on March 13, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

Former Genoa Township Office Assistant and Her Husband Indicted in Scheme Involving Identity Theft and Rigged Contract Bidding

COLUMBUS — A former Genoa Township office assistant and her husband were indicted Thursday on multiple felony charges in an alleged scheme that involved identity theft and rigged contract bidding. Chris Ann Preston faces eight total counts, including …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 00:35 GMT

Harrison Township Trustee Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office After Using Township Fuel Account to Fill Personal Vehicle on Dozens of ...

COLUMBUS — A Harrison Township trustee pleaded guilty to a felony count of theft in office after he was caught filling his personal vehicle with fuel paid through a township account. Wesley Davidson’s plea was filed Wednesday in Vinton County Common Pleas …

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Published on March 11, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 12, 2026

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 March 9, 2026 - 04:34 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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 March 6, 2026 - 00:59 GMT

Former Galion-Crestline Chamber Director Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison, Pays Restitution of More Than $115,000 Following Theft ...

COLUMBUS — The former executive director of the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday after she admitted stealing more than $60,000. Miranda Jones pleaded guilty in Crawford County Common Pleas Court just …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 00:58 GMT

Former New Concord Fiscal Officer Sentenced to Prison, Ordered to Pay $491,880.75 in Restitution Following Theft Conviction

COLUMBUS — A former fiscal officer for the Village of New Concord was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay restitution of $491,880.75 after admitting to the theft of more than $450,000 in public funds. Lynn Marlatt also will be subject to …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 00:57 GMT

Special Audit Details Investigation into Salt Creek Township Trustee

COLUMBUS — A former Salt Creek Township trustee paid court-ordered restitution of $865 after he admitted using a township truck to haul gravel to a family member’s residence. The total against James Fox included $825 in audit costs after the Auditor of …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 00:56 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $3,237.12 Issued Against Former, Current Coal Grove Officials over Repairs to Former Fiscal Officer’s ...

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $3,237.12 was issued Thursday against three former and one current official from the Village of Coal Grove in Lawrence County after the village paid for maintenance repairs on a vehicle it did not own. Former Fiscal …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 00:56 GMT

Findings for Recovery of More Than $19,000 Issued Against Former Warren County Ag Society Officials over Late Fees and Penalties

COLUMBUS — More than $19,000 in findings for recovery were issued Thursday against former officials for the Warren County Agricultural Society over fees and penalties that resulted from late credit card and utility bill payments. The two late fee-related …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 05:30 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 05, 2026

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 March 3, 2026 - 14:55 GMT

Special Audit Details Investigation into Former Risingsun Mayor, who Improperly Performed Paid Job for the Village

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $29,271.62 was issued after an investigation revealed the former mayor of the Village of Risingsun in Wood County improperly benefited from positions he was not allowed to have. The total against Rick and Louan Whetsel …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 05:21 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 03, 2026

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 February 26, 2026 - 14:56 GMT

More than $18,700 in Findings for Recovery Issued Against Former Fiscal Officers, Employees at Forest Hill Union Cemetery

COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling more than $18,700 were issued Thursday against former fiscal officers and employees for Forest Hill Union Cemetery in Miami County over improper compensation and late fees that were paid. The four findings for …

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Published on February 25, 2026 - 05:55 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 26, 2026

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 24, 2026 - 15:43 GMT

Finding for Recovery Issued After West Geauga Local Schools Loses $41,500 in Payment Redirect Email Scam

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $5,000 was issued Tuesday against two employees for West Geauga Local Schools after the district sent more than $40,000 to a cybercriminal impersonating a vendor. The finding was included in an audit of the district’s …

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Published on February 24, 2026 - 15:43 GMT

Findings for Recovery, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against South Webster Fiscal Officers over Late Tax Remittances

COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $2,087.71 were issued Tuesday against fiscal officers for the Village of South Webster in Scioto County over interest and penalties from late tax payments. One of the fiscal officers involved repaid the $521.21 …

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Published on February 23, 2026 - 05:44 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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 February 18, 2026 - 05:52 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 19, 2026

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 16, 2026 - 05:32 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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, 2026 - 15:07 GMT

Auditor Faber Again Urges Diligence as Fees and Penalties from Late Bill, Tax Payments by Public Offices Top $1.5 Million Since ...

COLUMBUS — More than $1.5 million in findings for recovery issued by the Auditor of State’s Office between 2019 and 2025 were the result of interest, penalties, and fees after public officials failed to pay bills or submit payroll withholdings on time. The …

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