Oh My Fraud

Monkey Business at the Columbus Zoo


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A beloved zoo turns into a jungle of financial shenanigans.

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  • (00:00) - The Unexpected Source of Hot Tickets
  • (00:28) - CPE Credits and Podcast Introduction
  • (00:52) - Solo Hosting and Listener Review
  • (02:48) - Live Presentations and Webinars
  • (03:54) - History of Zoos in the United States
  • (05:23) - The Columbus Zoo's Troubled Past
  • (07:23) - Tom Stolf's Rise and Controversies
  • (13:22) - The Investigation Begins
  • (19:58) - Resignations and Legal Troubles
  • (28:06) - Forensic Audit and Further Revelations
  • (32:33) - Indictments and Guilty Pleas
  • (38:26) - Lessons Learned and Conclusion


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    • NJCPA Convention & Expo [NJCPA]

    Sources:

    • Barnum's American Museum [Wikipedia]
    • What Is The Early History Of The Columbus Zoo? [WOSU]
    • Columbus Zoo reviewing use of zoo-owned houses for family of executives [TCD Dispatch]
    • Columbus Zoo: Top officials resign following Dispatch investigation [TCD]
    • Columbus Zoo hires outside firm to investigate executives' use of zoo resources [TCD]
    • Columbus Zoo executives may face investigation from Ohio Ethics Commission [TCD]
    • Columbus Zoo won't share investigation details; Commissioners call for transparency [TCD]
    • Columbus Zoo can't afford to get it wrong when it comes to CEO scandal [TCD]
    • As scrutiny of Columbus Zoo mounts, board says they will release some investigation details [TCD]
    • Columbus Zoo investigation: CEO used zoo money personally, failed to bid construction project at The Wilds [TCD]
    • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium lost at least $631,000 because of misspending by former officials [TCD]
    • Yost: 'The Bank hired the robbers to do security' on ex-zoo executives indicted Monday [TCD]
    • Columbus Zoo 'clings to secrecy' construction company says in Ohio Supreme Court suit [TCD]
    • Former Columbus Zoo Executives Indicted for Theft of More Than $2 Million [Ohio AG]
    • Second Defendant in Columbus Zoo Investigation Sentenced [Ohio Auditor]
    • Former Zoo Executive Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Fraud [Ohio AG]
    • Former Columbus Zoo CEO Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison [Ohio Auditor of State]
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