Final decision on Sciortino suspension expected Friday
YOUNGSTOWN
A three-member commission considering the suspension of indicted Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino is supposed to make a final decision no later than Friday.
That is based on the process as outlined in state law.
But some of those familiar with this issue, who spoke to The Vindicator on the condition of anonymity, say there is the possibility the decision could be delayed.
It is a certainty that the panel’s preliminary decision was to suspend Sciortino, and that he appealed it.
The process requires the commission’s three members, all
retired judges, to have that preliminary decision no later than 14 days after the chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court appointed them June 13. That meant the initial decision was made no later than June 27.
Sciortino, a Democrat, had up to 14 days after that decision to
appeal, July 11 at the latest. Then the commission is required to have a closed-door hearing with him no later than 14 days after the appeal, and make a final decision and issue a written report that day. That day is Friday.
If the commission suspends Sciortino, he’d still be paid. He makes $89,109 annually as auditor.
Read more about the matter in Friday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.