The Village of Manchester is facing mounting scrutiny following the public release of a state audit on August 19, 2025 that uncovered multiple violations of Ohio law, mismanagement of public funds, and inadequate internal controls during the fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The audit, conducted by the office of Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber, includes a formal Finding for Recovery and an extensive management letter. Among the most serious outcomes of the audit, two matters have been referred to the Ohio Ethics Commission for potential investigation of ethical misconduct.

The audit report confirms that the Village’s financial statements were prepared under the state-sanctioned regulatory cash basis and received an unmodified opinion in that context. However, it also received an adverse opini

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