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Published on August 10, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

Auditor of State’s Office Receives $2.3 Million U.S. Department of Justice Grant to Further Combat Fraud and Other Crimes

COLUMBUS — Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber announced his office will receive nearly $2.3 million in federal funds to further combat Medicaid fraud, drug and human trafficking, and other crimes. The grant, awarded under the U.S. Department of Justice’s …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 13:42 GMT

Auditor of State’s Office Receives $2.3 Million U.S. Department of Justice Grant to Further Combat Fraud and Other Crimes

COLUMBUS — Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber announced his office will receive nearly $2.3 million in federal funds to further combat Medicaid fraud, drug and human trafficking, and other crimes. The grant, awarded under the U.S. Department of Justice’s …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 07:52 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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 August 5, 2026 - 09:01 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, August 06, 2026

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 August 4, 2026 - 18:26 GMT

Finding for Recovery Issued After Retiring Lorain Firefighters Overpaid for Accumulated Sick, Vacation Leave

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $18,877.94 was issued Tuesday against six employees of the City of Lorain and its fire department after several were overpaid when they left their positions. The finding was included in an audit of the city’s finances …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 06:55 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, August 04, 2026

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 July 29, 2026 - 05:16 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, July 30, 2026

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 July 28, 2026 - 13:51 GMT

Fiscal Emergency Declared for Village of Zaleski in Vinton County

COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber declared a fiscal emergency Tuesday for the Village of Zaleski in Vinton County after an analysis of the village’s finances confirmed fund deficits that exceeded what is allowed under state law. The village will now …

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Published on July 27, 2026 - 22:51 GMT

Auditor Faber Media Availability in Blue Ash

COLUMBUS — Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber will participate in an economic roundtable with business and other leaders in Hamilton County on Tuesday afternoon. Auditor Faber will be available for questions from members of the press 15 minutes before the …

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Published on July 27, 2026 - 07:37 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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 July 22, 2026 - 04:39 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, July 23, 2026

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 July 21, 2026 - 23:05 GMT

Former Lake County Auditor’s Office Employee Indicted Following Investigation into Forged Medical Excuses for Paid Time Off

COLUMBUS — The Lake County Grand Jury has returned a four-count indictment against a former employee of the Lake County Auditor’s Office who allegedly was paid for time off based on fraudulent medical excuses. Colleen Insana faces felony counts of …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 13:38 GMT

Fiscal Emergency Declared for the City of Marion

COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber declared a fiscal emergency Tuesday for the City of Marion after an analysis of the city’s finances confirmed deficits that exceeded what is allowed under state law. Marion will now come under the oversight of a …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 17:55 GMT

Scioto County Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office, Other Felonies Following Investigation into Business Park Contracting ...

COLUMBUS — A Scioto County commissioner and his wife pleaded guilty Monday for their involvement in a public contracting scheme involving the Southern Ohio Port Authority and a Portsmouth-area business park, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced. …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 09:45 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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 July 16, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $105,057.10 Issued Against Former Central State University CFO over Late Pension System Payments

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $105,057.10 was issued Thursday against the former chief financial officer of Central State University, who failed to submit pension system withholdings on time, resulting in penalties and interest. Curtis Pettis, who …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

Incomplete Monitoring and Reporting, Lax Security Controls Among Issues Identified in Latest Review of Ohio Department of Medicaid

COLUMBUS — State auditors have identified incomplete monitoring of funding, missing reports, untimely fund deposits, and inadequate security controls over computer and related systems at the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM). The issues were outlined in a …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 04:54 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, July 16, 2026

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 July 14, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

Former Clarksville Mayor, Ex-Wife Indicted in Clinton County Common Pleas Court for Alleged Utility Payment Thefts

COLUMBUS — The Clinton County Grand Jury has returned indictments against the former mayor of Clarksville and his ex-wife in the alleged theft of utility payments. John Neeley faces 10 felony counts, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 08:26 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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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