Special prosecutor appointed after auditor accused of improperly spending Pike County funds The Pike County Auditor is under criminal investigation due to an allegation of not properly spending county funds, state records show. (Source: Madeline Cuddihy) By Jennifer Edwards Baker | April 19, 2021 at 1:03 PM EDT - Updated April 19 at 1:04 PM
CINCINNATI (FOX19 NOW) - The Pike County Auditor is under criminal investigation due to an allegation of improperly spending county funds, state records show.
The State Auditor’s Office received the complaint about Pike County Auditor Kayla N. Slusher earlier this month, on April 1, a copy of it shows.
A spokeswoman for auditor’s office declined comment while the complaint remains under review.
Pike County Auditor Kayla N. Slusher has begun the process of a state mandated reappraisal of all properties. There will be appraisers visiting properties throughout the county through the end of 2021. These individuals will be working on behalf of the Pike County Auditorâs office, but are employed by the Auditorâs appraisal company, Appraisal Research Corporation. They will be identified with badges, safety vests, and car signs. Prior to the appraisers visit, a letter from the Auditorâs office will be sent to each residential and agricultural property owner. This letter will request verification of property information and serve as a notice that appraisers will soon be in the area. Returning the request for information will assist the Auditor in ensuring the accuracy of your property characteristics. New values resulting from the reappraisal will go into effect January 1, 2023 and will be payable on the 2024 tax bills. Questions should be directed to the Pike County A