The Ohio Auditor of State’s Office confirmed it has opened an investigation into the use of city money to pay findings against East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King and former City Councilman Ernest Smith.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office tells News 5 Investigators it received an East Cleveland city check dated Aug. 23, 2024.
The money was intended to repay the city $6,791 after an audit found King improperly allowed Smith to use a city vehicle and fuel card…