The President of the Youngstown Education Association is stepping down amid an investigation into financial discrepancies at the teacher's union.

According to a news release from the YEA, Larry Ellis is resigning as the labor organization's president effective May 31, 2021.

An audit, which the YEA says is still ongoing, was initiated after the union's treasurer discovered "discrepancies" that appear to be the result of a failure to follow the appropriate accounting procedures for expenditures related to the execution of Ellis' regular duties as YEA president.

Ellis, who is cooperating with the financial review, according to the YEA release, will return to his classroom duties full-time.

"YEA expects proper accountability for expenditures at all levels of the organization and has taken steps to prevent any future issues," according to the release, which concludes by stating there will be no further comment as the audit continues.

The Youngstown Education Association represents teachers in the Youngstown City School District and is affiliated with the Ohio Education Association