COMPLAINTS/INFORMATION ABOUT CHARITIES | OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
Regulates and provides information on groups that may solicit funds for charitable purposes in the State of Ohio. Keeps records of charitable organizations that are licensed with the State of Ohio and may provide financial statements of these organizations. Handles complaints about charities and provides information about which groups may raise funds for other agencies. Licenses charitable bingo games and offers information about them.
Categories
Data provided by
211 Cleveland
Physical Address
105 E Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-7:00pm.
Application process
Phone for information or to register a complaint M-F: 8:00am-7:00pm. Information, forms for licensing and complaints available on Web site anytime.
Fee
Fixed fee (minimal) for copies of records; Fixed fee for Bingo licenses and filing fee for agencies.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Agency info
OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
Acts as attorney for the State of Ohio and its departments, boards, and agencies and is responsible for the collection of debts owed to the state. The Attorney General's Office has enforcement authority in areas empowered by the General Assembly. These areas include: consumer protection, charitable solicitation, antitrust actions, and organized crime. The office works with local law enforcement agencies at their request and occasionally, at the invitation of local prosecutors, the Office will serve as special prosecutors in criminal cases.