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A former Vinton Township Fiscal Officer receives a four year, 11 month prison sentence for stealing public funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former fiscal officer for Vinton Township in Vinton County was sentenced Monday to spend 4 years and 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to… Read More
Ohio’s auditor notes 100 fraud convictions over four years. He wants money for more training and investigations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Over the last four years, 100 public officials have been prosecuted by the state of Ohio for fraud and corruption. That’s led to more… Read More
Faber joins Democrats calling for Ohio Redistricting Commission to reconvene
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Auditor Keith Faber, a Republican, is joining the Democratic members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission in calling for the commission to reconvene as soon… Read More
Auditor Will Look Into Unemployment Application Process Under New Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new law that sends $650 million in federal CARES Act money to Ohio communities to help with pandemic-related costs also includes a potential overhaul… Read More
Athens Co. BOE Disputes Characterization of State Auditor’s Findings
ATHENS, Ohio — The chairperson of the Athens County Board of Elections said the organization made changes to timesheets and other policy after a state audit found they overpaid employees. “To… Read More
Audit: Former Muskingum Co. Engineer Used County Resources on Personal Property
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A now-deceased, former Muskingum County Engineer and his bonding company have been ordered to pay back thousands of dollars after a state audit revealed he used public… Read More
Audit: Athens Co. Board of Elections Overpayed Employees
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Athens County Board of Elections paid back the county after an audit found the organization overpayed eight employees. Auditor of State Keith Faber released the fiscal… Read More