We have a governance and accountability problem. The Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) by the numbers.
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As of 2026, the Ohio State Racing Commission operates with a lean core staff to oversee seven commercial racetracks and over 60 county fairs.
• Total Full/Part-Time Staff: 12 (including headquarters and field staff)
• Commissioners: 5 (Appointed by the Governor)
• Core Administrative (Headquarters): 6 (Executive Director, Deputy Director, Fiscal Officer, etc.)
• Field Enforcement (The "Boots on the Ground"):
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Investigators: 2 (Primary focus on integrity and background checks)• Inspector/Licensing Agents: 4 (Assigned to specific tracks like Northfield and Scioto Downs)
• Contracted Personnel: To cover over 750 live racing days annually, the OSRC uses a pool of contracted specialists rather than full-time employees:
• 2 Presiding Judges
• 2 State Stewards
• 4 State Veterinarians
