Kimberly Murnieks, Director of the Office of Budget and Management told reporters this week that the state is in a strong financial position heading into the 2025/26 budget year.

Murnieks, who was appointed by Governor DeWine in 2019, touted a healthy bottom line for the state, in addition to a strong “rainy-day fund” of over $3.8 billion, which can be used for uncertainties like natural disasters. 1/14/2024