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To Ohio Citizens,

As Ohio's chief compliance officer, the Auditor of State makes Ohio government more efficient, effective and transparent by placing checks and balances on state and local governments for taxpayers.

You have given me a great honor and privilege in electing me for this important office. To fulfill my duty to you, I pledge:

  • To conduct myself with fairness, independence, and integrity;
  • To hold myself, my staff, and audited governments to high standards of which every Ohioan can be proud;
  • To review the collection and expenditure of taxpayer dollars, protecting against fraud, misuse, and waste;
  • To assist every Ohioan in understanding and reviewing the duties and operations of their governments; and
  • To put the United States and Ohio constitutions and the duties of my office above the loyalties of any outside interests.

I will never forget that our government, laid out in the state and federal constitutions, is an instrument meant to enable each one of us to fulfill our duty to God, family, and country. So long as I hold office, I will help make sure that state and local government work for the citizens of Ohio, not the other way around.

Thank you for your trust.

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ABOUT

Auditor Keith Faber's Bio

As Ohio’s 33rd Auditor of State, Keith Faber is dedicated to ensuring efficient, effective, and transparent government for the people of Ohio

Faber served 18 years in the state legislature, including time as President of the Ohio Senate. He earned a reputation for restraining state spending, lowering taxes, and advocating for more transparent, accountable government.

Among other legislative accomplishments, he pushed for:

  • Reductions in the costs of higher education.
  • A streamlined public-record mediation process in the Court of Claims for addressing public records disputes.
  • An increase in performance audits aimed at making state agencies more efficient and effective.

As Auditor of State, Faber has continued his work to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately and those who lie, cheat, and steal public resources are held responsible for their actions.

Since taking office in 2019, Auditor Faber has overseen the convictions of more than 100 public officials and spearheaded audits that identified billions in unemployment fraud and abuse. His administration also continues to help state and local governments work better, faster, and cheaper while improving customer service for Ohioans.

Faber earned his undergraduate degree from Oakland University and his Juris Doctorate from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. After working in the private sector, he opened his own law firm, Faber and Associates LLC.

Faber and his wife, Andrea, have two children and live in Celina, Ohio