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Ohio MEP Audit Exposes $22M Mismanagement | Cleveland News
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A federal audit has exposed serious mismanagement in Ohio’s $20 million manufacturing extension program, revealing over $2 million in unreported income and demanding $5 million be returned. Spanning fiscal years 2017–2024, the Inspector General’s report accuses state officials and regional partners like MAGNET of violating financial rules and neglecting oversight — costing taxpayers nearly a decade of misuse. While Ohio suspended payments and pledged to fix systems with NIST, MAGNET fiercely disputes the findings, calling them flawed and unfair, citing valid contracts and expenses. The fallout has already shuttered MEP centers across Ohio, jeopardizing critical support for hundreds of manufacturers reliant on tech adoption and workforce training.
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