Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber

Auditor Faber Releases Final Report on Columbus Zoo Investigation, Which Led to Convictions, Prison for Former Executives

Auditor of State Keith Faber has released the final report on the special investigation into the theft of $2.3 million in Columbus Zoo resources by former employees, leading to criminal convictions and prison sentences for the top executives involved.

Auditor of State places Trimble Local School District in state of fiscal emergency due to nearly $3 million operating fund deficit

Trimble schools will be overseen by a financial planning and supervision commission that will help the district develop a plan to eliminate the fiscal emergency conditions.

Former executive director of Eastern Ohio Housing Development indicted in alleged theft of more than $2 million

The 11-count indictment includes allegations of false invoices, improper reimbursements and payroll checks, improper purchases, and cash withdrawals at a casino.

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

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.