CINCINNATI — Amid allegations of fraudulent test results, two Ohio asphalt companies have agreed to pay $30 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations for results that were submitted to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
According to the United State’s Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Ohio, Kokosing Materials, Inc. will pay $17.5 million and Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. will pay $12.5 million.
“The settlements announced today underscore our unwavering commitment to keeping federally funded transportation projects in Ohio and across the nation free from fraud, waste and abuse,” said Elise Chawaga, principal assistant inspector general for investigations, U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General. “Through sustained coordination with our federal, state, law enforcement and prosecutorial partners, we will continue to investigate misconduct and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”
Kokosing Materials’ payment will resolve allegations it submitted false test results from 2012 through 2024, and Barrett Paving Materials’ payment will resolve the same allegations for asphalt tests...
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