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Complaints - Fraud And Misuse Of Public Funds | Ohio Auditor Of State

88 E Broad St., 5th Flr., Columbus, OH 43215

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Hours
M-F: 8:00am-5:30pm
(866) 372-8364
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voice | Fraud Hotline: 866-FRAUD-OH

Fees
Free
Service area
Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio Lake County, Ohio Geauga County, Ohio Lorain County, Ohio
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.
Last assured
01/20/2026
Providing organization
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.
Complaints - Fraud And Misuse Of Public Funds | Ohio Auditor Of State