All Press Releases

26
Mar
Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 27, 2025

For Immediate Release

25
Mar
Auditor of State Urges Fiscal Diligence as Penalties from Late Bill Payments, Tax and Retirement Remittances Total $1.2 million Since 2019

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS  About $1.2 million in findings for recovery were issued by the Auditor of State’s Office between 2019 and 2024 for interest, penalties, and fees after public officials failed to pay bills or submit payroll withholdings on time.

25
Mar
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Cleveland State Assistant Professor, Who Used University Payment Card for Personal Purchases

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery was issued Tuesday against a former assistant professor at Cleveland State University, who used a university-provided payment card for personal purchases.

24
Mar
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 25, 2025

For Immediate Release

19
Mar
Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 20, 2025

For Immediate Release

17
Mar
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 18, 2025

For Immediate Release

13
Mar
Former ESC Council of Governments Intervention Specialist in Lawrence County Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A former intervention specialist for the Educational Service Center Council of Governments, working in Lawrence County, pleaded guilty following allegations that she was paid for janitorial hours when she did not actually work.

12
Mar
Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 13, 2025

For Immediate Release

11
Mar
Findings for Recovery Totaling $2,100.89 Issued over Late Fees, Improper Vacation Payout at Germantown Union Cemetery

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $2,100.89 were issued Tuesday against a former fiscal officer and a manager for the Germantown Union Cemetery in Montgomery County over late fees and an incorrect vacation payout.

11
Mar
Findings for Recovery Totaling $7,684.74 Issued after Two Employees for the Village of Woodmere in Cuyahoga County Were Overpaid

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $7,684.74 were issued Tuesday against two Village of Woodmere employees who were overpaid.

10
Mar
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

For Immediate Release

05
Mar
Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 06, 2025

For Immediate Release

05
Mar
Former Utility Clerk for the Village of Byesville in Guernsey County Pleads Guilty in Theft of Utility Payments

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A former utility clerk for the Village of Byesville in Guernsey County has pleaded guilty in the theft of more than $43,000, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.

04
Mar
Findings for Recovery of $1,360.25 Issued Against Former Eagle Joint Fire District Fiscal Clerks over Late Fees

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $1,360.25 were issued Tuesday against two former fiscal clerks for the Eagle Joint Fire District in Trumbull County over fees and penalties paid as a result of the late remittance of payroll withholdings.

04
Mar
Finding for Recovery of $1,537 Repaid after Seized Cash Missing from Village of Ripley Police Department Evidence Locker

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $1,537 was repaid under audit after cash seized by the Village of Ripley Police Department was missing from an evidence locker.

03
Mar
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 04, 2025

For Immediate Release

26
Feb
Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 27, 2025

For Immediate Release

24
Feb
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 25, 2025

For Immediate Release

19
Feb
Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 20, 2025

For Immediate Release

17
Feb
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 18, 2025

For Immediate Release

14
Feb
Southern Ohio Port Authority President and His Wife Indicted After Investigation Uncovers Public Contract Bribes

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS – The Scioto County Grand Jury handed down indictments Friday against the head of the Southern Ohio Port Authority and his wife, alleging they received bribes in return for awarding public contracts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.

 

13
Feb
Performance Audit Spotlights Declining Enrollment, Passive Leadership, Insolvency Risk at Steel Academy in Akron

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS – Board members of an Akron charter school should abandon their hands-off leadership approach and adopt effective strategic planning and decision-making if they want to remain in operation, state auditors determined in a recent review.

 

12
Feb
Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 13, 2025

For Immediate Release