Keith Faber wants your vote for Ohio AG
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In this episode of the 55KRC Morning Show, host Brian Thomas interviews Keith Faber, the current Ohio State Auditor and Republican candidate for Attorney General, ahead of the upcoming primary. Faber emphasizes his extensive experience in state government, including his record of identifying $9 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse across state and federal programs like Medicaid and pandemic unemployment benefits. He argues that fraud is rampant in public programs and that the Attorney General’s office must take a more aggressive stance in prosecuting those who exploit taxpayer dollars. Faber also highlights the growing threat of cybercrime targeting local governments through vendor impersonation scams, citing a $1.7 million loss in one school district. On higher education, he criticizes the high cost of college and the disproportionate number of out-of-state students at Ohio’s flagship universities, advocating for policies that prioritize Ohio residents and reduce unnecessary spending. Faber presents himself as a no-nonsense, results-driven leader committed to accountability and fiscal responsibility.
Faber has identified $9 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse across Ohio’s government programs, including Medicaid and pandemic unemployment.
He plans to aggressively prosecute fraudsters, especially in Medicaid and cybercrime targeting local governments.
Local governments must verify vendor changes and implement stronger check reconciliation processes to prevent scams.
Faber criticizes universities for enrolling too many out-of-state students who don’t return to Ohio, arguing state funds should prioritize Ohio residents.
He supports eliminating non-essential programs and reducing the cost of higher education to improve affordability.
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Keith Faber’s Candidacy and Background
Brian Thomas introduces Keith Faber, Ohio’s current State Auditor, as the Republican candidate for Attorney General running unopposed in the primary. Faber emphasizes his preparedness for the role based on his experience in state government.
Fighting Fraud and Abuse in Government Programs
“We've identified roughly $9 billion in waste, fraud and abuse. It started in the unemployment, pandemic unemployment situation.”
Cybercrime and Local Government Vulnerabilities
“Every single week I'm still seeing losses in the 10,000, 20,000, 100,000. And in one case in a school district in Claremont County, 1.7 million.”
Higher Education Costs and State Priorities
“Why are state tax dollars subsidizing a college university to educate doctors for the rest of the world and the rest of the country?”
“Why are state tax dollars subsidizing a college university to educate doctors for the rest of the world and the rest of the country?”
“Every single week I'm still seeing losses in the 10,000, 20,000, 100,000. And in one case in a school district in Claremont County, 1.7 million.”
“We've identified roughly $9 billion in waste, fraud and abuse.”
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