2026

16
Jan
Auditor Declares SO Consortium as ‘Unauditable’

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — The SO Consortium (also known as Area 1 Workforce Development Board) in Scioto County has been declared “unauditable” for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, due to inadequate financial records to complete an audit.

15
Jan
Finding for Recovery of $940.71 Issued Against Former Village of Coalton Fiscal Officer over Fees and Penalties from Late Payments

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $940.71 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Coalton in Jackson County after she failed to pay tax and retirement system withholdings and water bills on time, leading to late fees and penalties.

14
Jan
Audit Advisory for Thursday, January 15, 2026

For Immediate Release

14
Jan
Gallia County Couple Repay Nearly $20,000 After Admitting They Falsified Applications for Food Benefits

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A Gallia County couple has paid nearly $20,000 in restitution after admitting they falsified applications to receive food assistance.

12
Jan
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

For Immediate Release

08
Jan
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Solon Part-Time Employee Who Was Improperly Compensated by City and County for Same Working Hours

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $2,465.68 was issued Thursday against a part-time program coordinator for the City of Solon in Cuyahoga County after an investigation confirmed she was paid by both the city and the county for the same working hours.

08
Jan
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Belmore Fiscal Officer over Penalties and Interest from Late Tax Payments to IRS

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $1,211.10 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Belmore in Putnam County over penalties and interest that resulted from late tax payments.

07
Jan
Audit Advisory for Thursday, January 08, 2026

For Immediate Release

06
Jan
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Fiscal Officer for the Village of Highland Over Fees and Penalties from Late Payments

For Immediate Release

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.

06
Jan
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Owensville Fiscal Officer over Credit Card Transactions, Sales Tax Payments

For Immediate Release

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.

05
Jan
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 06, 2026

For Immediate Release

05
Jan
Former Board Member of Richland County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services Pleads Guilty to Two Misdemeanor Counts

For Immediate Release

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.

02
Jan
Auditor of State Launches Additional Option for Ohioans to Report Suspected Fraud Involving Public Resources

For Immediate Release

COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber announced a new option for Ohioans who suspect wrongdoing involving public resources.