Other title: Ohio Department of Education

"Date of Report: December 20, 2012."The Office of the Ohio Inspector General received a complaint from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) regarding an employee, Kathleen Garner, who was suspected of issuing GED diplomas without the necessary background documentation. ODE alleged Garner provided a questionable GED to her husband within days of being transferred to the division overseeing the program. A further review of records created by Garner indicated an additional six individuals who may have received questionable GEDs. An investigation was opened immediately upon receipt of the complaint. The Ohio State Highway patrol was asked to assist with the investigation