COMPLAINTS - FRAUD AND MISUSE OF PUBLIC FUNDS | OHIO AUDITOR OF STATE
Accepts reports of fraud, theft, and other incidents of misusing public funds involving elected officials or any public employee in local, county, or state government, and enters them into a centralized statewide incident and investigation management system. Investigates fraud and illegal acts that may affect government resources and assists in the prosecution of subsequent cases. Maintains a public log of fraud reported through the Ohio Fraud Report System. It includes the date of the report, the entity complained of, the nature of the complaint, and the status of the review of the complaint.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
615 Superior Ave. Nw, Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm
Voice
Voice
Website
Application process
Phone for information or to submit a complaint M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm. Complaints may also be submitted through the fraud hotline, website or by mail or email anytime. Northeast Ohio office handles complaints for Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties. Public log of fraud reprts may be requested by email.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
No restrictions
Agency info
OHIO AUDITOR OF STATE
Audits all public offices in Ohio to ensure that public funds are spent appropriately and lawfully. Accepts complaints of fraud and misuse of funds and handles investigations accordingly. Provides a wide range of information about accountability and audit related issues.