The Noe investigation was initiated based on a complaint received by the Office of the Ohio Inspector General on April 5, 2005. The issuance of this report concludes the multi-agency venture that led to numerous individuals being held accountable for criminal conduct as well as effectuating change at the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation to prevent and deter similar acts from reoccurring in the future. Lingering criminal proceedings remain ongoing for several defendants as of the date of release of this report. The report is based on information that is subject to public disclosure and is not derived from matters: afforded grand jury protections; deemed confidential by the former inspector general; sealed by court order; or not subject to release under Ohio or federal law. As the task force investigation was completed prior to the current Inspector General assuming this office, there were no resources utilized to re-investigate an already completed matter. This report serves as a compilation of relevant criminal matters, legislative reforms, and the recommended and implemented changes to the operations and procedures of OBWC.

This newly revised two volume set encompasses the full scope of modern workers' compensation law, from its historic origins to its operation in today's hearing rooms & courtrooms. Volume one includes descriptions of the administrative agencies & how they operate, an historical analysis of workers' compensation law in Ohio, an explanation of administrative & court proceedings, & discussion of the major issues. Volume two, the annually revised & easy-to-use Ohio Workers' Compensation Law Handbook, offers the only collection of primary source material beyond rules & regulations in Ohio.