/tags/keith-faber Keith Faber en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:12:48 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-12/ohio-auditor-department-of-aging-facing-high-staff-turnover-as-states-senior-population-grows The 100-page report states the agency has only retained 24% of its staff from 2017 to 2024. Ohio's population of people above the age of 60 is growing rapidly, but Ohio Auditor Keith Faber says the funding available for programs and services to support these individuals has largely stayed stagnant over the past 20 years. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:12:48 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-12/ohio-auditor-department-of-aging-facing-high-staff-turnover-as-states-senior-population-grows George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-05-13/ohio-auditor-releases-final-report-on-20-million-fraud-scheme-at-the-columbus-zoo-and-aquarium A $2.3 million fraud scheme at the Columbus Zoo led to the convictions of five former employees. Tue, 13 May 2025 20:59:17 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-13/ohio-auditor-releases-final-report-on-20-million-fraud-scheme-at-the-columbus-zoo-and-aquarium Renee Fox /politics-government/2025-04-02/ohio-auditor-keith-faber-scolds-columbus-city-schools-for-not-following-open-meetings-laws Faber said in a letter the school met behind closed doors in May 2024 to discuss a controversial strategy document authored by board member Brandon Simmons. That document plunged a debate on whether to close several aging school buildings into chaos. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:00:04 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-02/ohio-auditor-keith-faber-scolds-columbus-city-schools-for-not-following-open-meetings-laws George Shillcock /2025-01-27/term-limited-auditor-faber-announces-hes-in-the-race-for-ohio-attorney-general Republican state auditor Keith Faber has announced a move that’s long been expected – he’s running for attorney general in 2026. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:06:26 GMT /2025-01-27/term-limited-auditor-faber-announces-hes-in-the-race-for-ohio-attorney-general Karen Kasler /politics-government/2024-12-10/former-blendon-township-official-found-liable-for-more-than-100-000-in-improper-payments The Ohio Auditor's Office found former Blendon Township Administrator Bryan Rhoads was improperly paid and misused township credit cards. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:46:38 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-10/former-blendon-township-official-found-liable-for-more-than-100-000-in-improper-payments Mark Ferenchik /politics-government/2023-06-12/the-great-grift-how-billions-in-covid-19-relief-aid-was-stolen-or-wasted An Associated Press analysis found that fraudsters fraudsters potentially stole more than $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding, including $1 billion in Ohio. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:47:34 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-12/the-great-grift-how-billions-in-covid-19-relief-aid-was-stolen-or-wasted The Associated Press /2023-02-03/ohios-auditor-notes-100-fraud-convictions-wants-money-for-more-training-investigations Ohio’s state auditor Keith Faber said many investigations of fraud and corruption start with tips, and he wants money for training and personnel to catch more crimes. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:02:55 GMT /2023-02-03/ohios-auditor-notes-100-fraud-convictions-wants-money-for-more-training-investigations Karen Kasler /2022-11-07/expert-hired-by-retired-ohio-teachers-concerned-special-audit-of-pension-fund-isnt-out-yet The forensic investigator is raising questions about the whereabouts of a special audit of the State Teachers Retirement System announced more than a year ago, which came about after a report he did for retired Ohio teachers. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:01:36 GMT /2022-11-07/expert-hired-by-retired-ohio-teachers-concerned-special-audit-of-pension-fund-isnt-out-yet Karen Kasler /2022-10-19/ohio-election-2022-keith-faber-and-taylor-sappington-run-for-ohio-auditor The auditor is the state’s chief compliance officer and audits around 5,900 local, county and state public offices in Ohio. The race features Republican incumbent Keith Faber against Democrat challenger Taylor Sappington. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:27:33 GMT /2022-10-19/ohio-election-2022-keith-faber-and-taylor-sappington-run-for-ohio-auditor Karen Kasler /politics-government/2022-04-27/republican-auditor-joins-democrats-calling-for-ohio-redistricting-commission-to-meet Three commission members — Republican Auditor Keith Faber, House Minority Leader Allison Russo and Senator Vernon Sykes, both democrats — are all calling on the Ohio Redistricting Commission to meet as soon as possible. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:48:39 GMT /politics-government/2022-04-27/republican-auditor-joins-democrats-calling-for-ohio-redistricting-commission-to-meet Andy Chow