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Published on March 25, 2025 - 13:31 GMT

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

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. The number of …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 04:55 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 04:59 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 20, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 05:29 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

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

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. Megan Catalogna …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 04:30 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 13, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 14:02 GMT

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

COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $7,684.74 were issued Tuesday against two Village of Woodmere employees who were overpaid. The total included $6,437.50 against Treasurer Regina Greathouse-Owens and $1,247.24 against Fire Chief Gina Devito-Staub, …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 14:02 GMT

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

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. The issues were included in an …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 18:18 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

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

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. Julie M. Neff admitted to felony counts of theft in office and tampering with …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 05:52 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 06, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 16:45 GMT

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

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. The issue was one of more than two dozen findings and management letter citations and …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 15:07 GMT

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

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. The …

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Published on March 3, 2025 - 05:18 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 06:22 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 27, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on February 24, 2025 - 05:26 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on February 19, 2025 - 05:34 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 20, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 06:59 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Public Affairs Contact: Marc Kovac press@ohioauditor.gov Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 21:03 GMT

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

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. Robert …

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Published on February 13, 2025 - 14:46 GMT

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

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. At present …

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