# Ohio Auditor Issues Recovery Finding

The Ohio Auditor of State has issued a finding for recovery totaling $46,131.35 against the now-closed Eagle Charter Schools of Ohio for receiving excess state education funding unsupported by final student enrollment data. This finding results from an audit covering July 2023 through December 2024 and reflects Ohio's ongoing efforts to reconcile education funding allocations to ensure accuracy and proper use of state resources.

- This action underscores the importance of accurate student data reporting for education funding eligibility and reconciliation processes.
- Procurement and finance professionals in education should review internal controls and data validation procedures to prevent similar funding discrepancies.
- Organizations involved in education funding should be aware of the state's audit and recovery mechanisms that can impact financial settlements.
- This finding highlights the need for transparency and compliance in state grant and funding programs, especially for charter schools and similar entities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Ohio Auditor of State
- Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

### Vendors
- Eagle Charter Schools of Ohio (awardee (subject of audit/finding))

### Sources
- [Press Releases](https://ohioauditor.gov/news/pressreleases/Details/7942) - OHIO