Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber

Annual State of Ohio single audit details $44 billion in spending through 362 federally funded programs

The annual audit, covering financial activities from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, is required under federal law to ensure federal funds allocated to the state are being spent appropriately.

Auditor of State urges fiscal diligence as penalties from late bill payments, tax and retirement remittances total $1.2 million since 2019

“Late fees are not a proper use of the resources entrusted to public offices by Ohio taxpayers. Those who are responsible for not paying bills on time will have to pay the penalties out of their own pockets.” —Auditor Faber

Former utility clerk for the Village of Byesville in Guernsey County pleads guilty in theft of utility payments

The Special Investigations Unit identified $43,259 in stolen funds as well as hundreds more in late fees on the clerk's personal utility account.

Richland County prosecutor receives annual public-integrity award from Ohio Auditor of State’s Office

Jodie Schumacher received the top honors for her collaboration and ongoing dedication to holding accountable those who lie, cheat, and steal from the public coffers.

Auditor urges diligence as crooks continue to target public offices with spear phishing, payment re-direct scams

At least 23 governmental offices have been affected by payment re-direct attacks over the past 12 months, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses of public funds.

Colleges and universities benefiting from Ohio’s College Credit Plus program, new cost study shows

Colleges enrolling more students tended to be better off financially, and CCP could prove beneficial for institutions’ long-term fiscal health.

Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit honored nationally for Clark County inquiry into theft

Hear the inside story from SIU investigators who cracked the case of former Clark County Deputy Auditor Robert Vanderhorst, who stole over $1.8M in taxpayer dollars.

Watch the interview on YouTube

Special Audit of State Teachers Retirement System: No illegal activity, but room to improve

STRS well managed, Auditor Faber says, but lawmakers should consider changes to ensure timely audits, rethink bonus payments, remove trade secret provisions.