Cleveland Finance Manager Demoted, Pay Cut After Misconduct Investigation
A Cleveland city finance manager, Andre Reynolds, was demoted after an investigation found he viewed pornography while on duty and misused city resources, including a city credit card for personal use. He will have his pay cut from over $100,000…
Cleveland Akron, OH, November 5, 2026 — Cleveland, OH – A Cleveland city finance manager, Andre Reynolds, has been demoted following an investigation into misconduct. The investigation revealed that Reynolds viewed pornography while on duty and misused city resources. Specific instances of misuse included the use of a city credit card for personal expenses.
As a result of these findings, Reynolds has entered into a last chance agreement with the city. This agreement stipulates a significant reduction in his annual salary. His pay will be cut from a level exceeding $100,000 to $70,000 per year. The terms of the last chance agreement will govern his continued employment with the city.
The investigation determined that Reynolds’ actions constituted violations of city policy regarding on-duty conduct and the appropriate use of municipal resources. The misuse of a city credit card for personal expenditures was a key finding that contributed to the disciplinary action. The city has not provided further details regarding the specific timelines of the misconduct or the investigation’s duration.
The demotion and pay cut represent a substantial change in Reynolds’ professional standing and compensation within the city’s finance department. The last chance agreement implies that future adherence to city policies will be closely monitored.
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