East Cleveland finances could be placed under a state receivership at the recommendation of Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber.

The Ohio legislature included the receivership option, for governments unable to overcome fiscal emergency, in its most recent biennial budget.

“For too long, people simply just kicked the can down the road," Faber said. "It's time for that to end. It's time for a long-term solution."

Under the new law, the state auditor or legislative body of a municipality or county can, under certain conditions, make a referral to the state attorney general for a receivership. The attorney general then files with the state’s Court of Claims, which will then appoint a receiver.

“They're now going to have some limitations on their ability to manage their finances and the money

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