According to Town of Ohio Statement, Officials Outline Financial and Administrative Concerns in “State of the Town 2026” Report

A publicly posted statement on the Town of Ohio website details multiple alleged budget, reporting, and operational issues facing the town government.

According to a statement posted by the Town of Ohio website, town officials released a detailed “State of the Town 2026” document describing what they say are ongoing financial, administrative, and compliance-related challenges impacting the town.

The document includes claims involving:

Approximately $52,000 in alleged unreported COVID-related expenditures from 2024 and 2025.

Alleged unpaid bills from 2025 totaling roughly $100,000, including reported legal expenses.

Claims involving inactive SAM accounts and federal reporting issues.

Statements alleging the town was placed on a DHSES pre-sanction list connected to audit reporting concerns.

Alleged issues involving town credit card tracking and unpaid balances.

Concerns surrounding insurance funds, storage container expenses, and infrastructure projects.

Reported complications involving the Town Garage rebuild project and related code compliance matters.

Ongoing disputes involving temporary court operations and insurance coverage questions.

The report also references issues connected to budgeting, tax cap filings, and project reporting tied to NYSDOT and federal programs.

TVOTT Hillbilly News has not independently confirmed every claim contained within the posted report. At this time, the information being discussed originates from the public statement made available by the town.

We have not seen official court findings, audit determinations, or outside agency conclusions confirming all allegations listed in the document.

TVOTT Hillbilly News is continuing to gather information and will provide updates as additional documentation or responses become available. If current or former town officials, agencies, or residents involved wish to provide clarification or statements, they are encouraged to contact us directly.

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