# Ohio Authorities Indict College Officials

Ohio authorities announced indictments against three former Eastern Gateway Community College officials and associates in connection with an alleged scheme involving approximately $20 million in public funds, including federal student aid and state subsidies. The alleged conduct involved third-party servicing and controls over enrollment, attendance verification, fees, and financial-aid access. The announcement identifies no new solicitation or contracting opportunity, but it highlights oversight risks for public institutions and contractors supporting enrollment or student-aid operations.

- Organizations contracting for enrollment, online coursework, or financial-aid support can use the allegations as a prompt to review third-party oversight, conflicts of interest, attendance verification, and fee controls.
- Procurement teams may benefit from ensuring that service arrangements clearly establish contractor independence, accountability, and auditable controls over student-related processes.
- The case concerns alleged conduct from 2017 through March 2022; it is a compliance and oversight signal, not an announced procurement opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC)
- Ohio Auditor of State (AOS)
- U.S. Department of Education (ED)
- U.S. Secret Service (USSS)
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

### Vendors
- Student Resource Center (Contracted service provider; indictment alleges it was not an independent third party)

### Key Quotes
> These public resources were supposed to help disadvantaged students in an area of the state where educational opportunities were scarce. Instead, it appears these individuals took advantage of their positions, and students were left out in the cold.
> — Keith Faber, Ohio Auditor of State

### Sources
- [Press Releases](https://ohioauditor.gov/news/pressreleases/Details/7957) - OHIO