Farnsworth v. Bd. of Medina County Commrs.

On January 18, 1977, the Medina County Commissioners removed Joyce Farnsworth (appellee herein) as superintendent of the Medina County Home for the Aged after a routine audit conducted by the State Auditor’s office revealed a $12,661.39 deficit in the pension check accounts. Mrs. Farnsworth’s daughter, Elaine Stewart, employed by the Home, subsequently admitted taking the money. Farnsworth timely appealed her removal to the State Personnel Board of Review. The Board, adopting the hearing officer’s report and recommendation, disaffirmed the removal order.

Pursuant to R. C. 124.34 and R. C.…