2025

16
Apr
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 17, 2025

For Immediate Release

15
Apr
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Canton Schools Instructor Following Investigation into Restoration of His Personal Vehicle

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $11,501.99 was issued Tuesday against a former Canton City Schools instructor, following an investigation into the restoration of his personal vehicle using district resources.

14
Apr
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 15, 2025

For Immediate Release

10
Apr
Former Executive Director of Eastern Ohio Housing Development Indicted in Alleged Theft of More than $2 Million

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — The Belmont County Grand Jury handed down an 11-count indictment against the former executive director of the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. in Bridgeport over the alleged theft of more than $2 million.

10
Apr
Auditor of State Places Trimble Local School District in State of Fiscal Emergency Due to Nearly $3 Million Operating Fund Deficit

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber has placed the Trimble Local School District in Athens County in a state of fiscal emergency as a result of a projected operating fund deficit of nearly $3 million.

09
Apr
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 10, 2025

For Immediate Release

09
Apr
Auditor of State Keith Faber Issues Reminder of Prohibitions on Public Funds to Support or Oppose Levies and Other Ballot Issues, Candidates

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — With the start of early voting across Ohio, Auditor of State Keith Faber is reminding proponents and opponents of levies and bond issues to not use tax dollars as part of their campaign efforts.

07
Apr
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 08, 2025

For Immediate Release

02
Apr
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 03, 2025

For Immediate Release

01
Apr
Compliance Audit Identifies $661,717 in Improper Medicaid Payments to Franklin County Home Health Agency

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS – State auditors identified $661,717 in improper Medicaid payments over a two-year period to a Columbus-area home health agency, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.

01
Apr
Former Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District Fiscal Officer Pleads Guilty to Two Misdemeanor Counts

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — The former fiscal officer for the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District in Highland County pleaded guilty Monday to two criminal counts related to his improper use of a district credit card and penalties and interest from late payroll remittances.

31
Mar
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 01, 2025

For Immediate Release

28
Mar
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce the entities that received Auditor of State Awards in February for their clean audit reports.

28
Mar
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A list of the entities whose clean audit reports have qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction in February.

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.