Ohio Rev. Code § 121.49: Qualifications.

(A) Subject to division (B) of this section, only an individual who meets one or more of the following qualifications is eligible to be appointed inspector general:

(1) At least five years experience as a law enforcement officer in this or any other state;

(2) Admission to the bar of this or any other state;

(3) Certification as a certified public accountant in this or any other state;

(4) At least five years service as the comptroller or similar officer of a public or private entity in this or any other state;

(5) At least five years service as a deputy inspector general in this or any other state.

(B) No individual who has been convicted, in this or any other state, of a felony or of any crime involving fraud, dishonesty, or moral turpitude shall be appointed inspector general.