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

88 E Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm

Voice

(866) 372-8364

Toll-Free | Fraud Hotline: 866-FRAUD-OH

Fax

(614) 466-4516

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.