An investigation has been launched into Ohio’s teacher retirement system after “disturbing allegations.”

An investigation has been launched into the board that manages one of the country’s largest public pension funds.

News Center 7’s John Bedell examined the impact this could have on thousands of people in our broadcast area. He will broadcast the latest LIVE on News Center 7 at 6 p.m.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that his office has launched an investigation into the state teachers’ pension system and whether its board is acting in the best interests of teachers.

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Teachers who work in every public district in the state pay into this.

There are more than 21,000 active members in the Miami Valley, more than half of whom receive benefits.

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