2021

28
Oct
Internal Control Weaknesses Combined with an Antiquated System Allow for Massive $3.8 Billion in Unemployment Fraud and Overpayments

For Immediate Release

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released an audit of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) focused on fraud in Ohio’s unemployment system. Auditors noted changes to the federal requirements and a lack of controls led to vulnerabilities in the system allowing for over $475 million to be paid to criminals while another $3.3 billion in overpayments were made.

23
Sep
Outdated Systems and Overwhelming Claims Lead to Customer Service Failures with Ohio Unemployment System

For Immediate Release

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the first of two audits of the Ohio Job and Family Services (ODJFS) unemployment system. This performance audit was required by the Ohio General Assembly in response to egregious customer service failures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

25
Mar
Auditor Questions State Financial Statement

Qualified Opinion Included in State of Ohio Audit

25
Feb
Auditor of State Completes Phase II of ODOT Performance Audit

Each 1% improvement across all the scope areas could have a $13 million financial impact annually

17
Jan
TEST advisory release

TEST For Immediate Release TEST