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Published on January 6, 2026 - 17:22 GMT

Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Owensville Fiscal Officer over Credit Card Transactions, Sales Tax Payments

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $1,219 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Owensville in Clermont County, mostly for credit card transactions that were not properly documented or allowed. Brian Switzer and his …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 14:22 GMT

Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Fiscal Officer for the Village of Highland Over Fees and Penalties from Late Payments

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $871.50 was issued Tuesday against a former fiscal officer for the Village of Highland in Highland County over interest and fees that resulted from late tax and other payments. The finding against Teresa Smith was …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 21:28 GMT

Former Board Member of Richland County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services Pleads Guilty to Two Misdemeanor Counts

COLUMBUS — A former member of the Richland County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services pleaded guilty Monday to two criminal charges following an investigation into improper contracting. Jay Wachs admitted to misdemeanor counts of conflict of …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 05:29 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 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 January 3, 2026 - 03:28 GMT

Auditor of State Launches Additional Option for Ohioans to Report Suspected Fraud Involving Public Resources

COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber announced a new option for Ohioans who suspect wrongdoing involving public resources. The Auditor of State’s Office has added a new section to its website dedicated to tips about potential fraud involving public …

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Published on January 2, 2026 - 22:33 GMT

Auditor of State’s Office Launches Additional Option for Ohioans to Report Suspected Fraud Involving Public Resources

COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber announced a new option for Ohioans who suspect wrongdoing involving public resources. The Auditor of State’s Office has added a new section to its website dedicated to tips about potential fraud involving public …

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Published on December 31, 2025 - 19:10 GMT

Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit Secures 23 Convictions, $3.1 Million in Court-Ordered Restitution in 2025

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Auditor of State’s Office today released its list of the Top Five Government Fraud Convictions of 2025, highlighting cases that protected taxpayer dollars. “The overwhelming majority of public employees do their jobs with the highest …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 18:13 GMT

Dozens of Findings for Recovery and Multitude of Other Accounting Issues Included in Audit of Franklin Township in Franklin County

COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery against 60 people totaling more than $66,000 were issued Tuesday against employees and officials of Franklin Township in Franklin County, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced. The findings were among 108 issues identified …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 15:28 GMT

Finding for Recovery of $943.90 Issued Against Former Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District Fiscal Clerk over Late Tax Payments

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $943.90 was issued Tuesday against a former fiscal officer for the Paint Creek Joint Emergency Medical Services/Fire District, who failed to remit federal payroll taxes by their due dates. The total against James …

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Published on December 29, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 30, 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 December 22, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Former Nelsonville Clerk Sentenced to Five Years of Community Control Following Guilty Pleas to Theft and Other Counts

COLUMBUS — A former Nelsonville clerk was sentenced to five years of community control after admitting to three criminal counts in the theft of city funds. Jessica Mount also was ordered to pay $11,306 in restitution to the city and have no contact with …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 05:54 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 23, 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 December 19, 2025 - 20:22 GMT

Fiscal Emergency Ended for Concord Township in Champaign County

COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber formally terminated the fiscal emergency declaration for Concord Township in Champaign County on Friday after an analysis confirmed the officials had achieved financial stability. “The community has worked hard to …

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Published on December 18, 2025 - 14:35 GMT

Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Supervisor for the City of Ontario Water Department over Unauthorized Military Leave

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $502.88 was issued Thursday against a former supervisor for the City of Ontario Water Department, who was convicted after he falsified a military leave request to cover days when he was actually serving a jail sentence …

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Published on December 18, 2025 - 14:35 GMT

Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Macedonia Clerk of Court, Who Was Convicted and Ordered to Pay Restitution

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $24,210 was issued Thursday against the former clerk of court for the City of Macedonia, who was convicted of stealing public funds. Scott Ruhl has repaid $4,263 of that total as part of the restitution order in his …

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Published on December 18, 2025 - 14:35 GMT

Fiscal Emergency Declared for Village of Belmore in Putnam County

COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber declared a fiscal emergency Thursday for the Village of Belmore in Putnam 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 December 17, 2025 - 22:27 GMT

Two Cuyahoga County Residents Convicted, Sentenced in Case Involving Theft of ODNR Checks Intended for Vendor

COLUMBUS — Two Cuyahoga County residents pleaded guilty this week to theft and related counts after they stole checks totaling more than $350,000 that were intended as payment for a vendor of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Janae Floyd, of Shaker …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 21:14 GMT

Auditor Declares North Hills Water District ‘Unauditable’

COLUMBUS — The North Hills Water District in Summit County has been declared “unauditable” for the period Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2024, due to inadequate financial records to complete an audit. The Auditor of State’s Office informed Fiscal Officer …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 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 December 16, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

Former New Concord Fiscal Officer Pleads Guilty to Three Felony Counts in Theft of More Than $450,000 in Public Funds

COLUMBUS — A former fiscal officer for the Village of New Concord pleaded guilty Monday to three felony counts in the theft of more than $450,000 in public funds. Lynn Marlatt admitted to counts of theft in office, telecommunications fraud, and tampering …

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