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Published on October 8, 2024 - 16:18 GMT

Citizen-requested audit released by Auditor Fitzpatrick identifies several areas of improvement needed for the Village of Leslie

A new report released today by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick details the Village of Leslie's struggles to perform essential duties such as preparing annual budgets and filing adequate financial reports, and failure to provide sufficient …

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Published on September 23, 2024 - 15:08 GMT

Report released by Auditor Fitzpatrick details more than $71,000 in county funds improperly distributed to the former Washington ...

A new report released today by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick sheds additional light on the questionable decisions made by the former Washington County Collector that led to her removal from office and criminal charges being filed against her. …

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Published on September 3, 2024 - 16:37 GMT

New report from Auditor Fitzpatrick finds most of the state's largest public retirement systems lack sufficient policies to ensure ...

A new report released today by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick details how most of the state's largest public pension systems have failed to put policies in place to ensure corporate voting decisions prioritize shareholder return. The report …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 19:14 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases closeout report for the Neosho Transportation Development District

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today issued the closeout audit of the Neosho Transportation Development District (TDD), located in Newton County in the City of Neosho. State law requires an audit of a TDD prior to moving forward with dissolution. The …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 19:14 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases closeout report for Pershall Road Transportation Development District

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today issued the closeout audit of the Pershall Road Transportation Development District (TDD), located in St. Louis County in the City of Ferguson. State law requires an audit of a TDD prior to moving forward with …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 18:26 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases closeout report for Hawthorne Development Transportation Development District

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today issued the closeout audit of the Hawthorne Development Transportation Development District (TDD), located in Johnson County in the City of Warrensburg. State law requires an audit of a TDD prior to moving forward with …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 14:48 GMT

New Missouri law expands state auditor’s powers to dig into local governments

On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business he owned. During the course of their work, auditors …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 14:48 GMT

Missouri state auditor announces audit of St. Louis Public Schools

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 13:58 GMT

Supreme Court decision prompts auditor to review Missouri Dept. of Conservation's budget

The Missouri state auditor will be reviewing how the state's conservation department is using taxpayer dollars after a Missouri Supreme Court decision limited the legislature's oversight authority, according to a press release. The Missouri …

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Published on August 8, 2024 - 18:43 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick announces audit of the St. Louis Public School District

While demand for an audit of the St. Louis Public School District (SLPS) continues to grow, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said today his office was already committed to an audit of the district as part of his plan to more regularly review the …

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Published on August 5, 2024 - 04:12 GMT

When a Mayor Goes Unchecked...

When Excelsior Estates was audited, no one could have expected the results to come back the way they did. No one that is, except former Mayor/City Administrator Gary Fesenmeyer Sr. who had allegedly been funneling city funds through his two businesses as …

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Published on July 29, 2024 - 15:11 GMT

Possible misappropriated money prompts Auditor Fitzpatrick to launch audit of the City of Merriam Woods

The possibility of misused city funds that led to the termination of the former police chief has prompted Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to begin an audit of the City of Merriam Woods, located in Taney County. The audit was petitioned by city …

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Published on July 26, 2024 - 19:34 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases closeout report for the Wentzville II Transportation Development District

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today issued the closeout audit of the Wentzville II Transportation Development District (TDD), located in St. Charles County. State law requires an audit of a TDD prior to moving forward with dissolution. The Wentzville II …

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Published on July 26, 2024 - 16:58 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases closeout report for North Main-Malone Transportation Development District

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today issued the closeout audit of the North Main-Malone Transportation Development District (TDD), located in Scott County. State law requires an audit of a TDD prior to moving forward with dissolution. The North Main- …

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Published on July 23, 2024 - 18:25 GMT

Report released by Auditor Fitzpatrick on the City of Excelsior Estates uncovers more than $37,000 in improper payments and more ...

When officials from the Missouri State Auditor's Office first arrived on the scene for an audit of the City of Excelsior Estates, they found a municipality in total disarray with missing financial records, other vital city records stored in a makeshift …

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Published on July 18, 2024 - 16:13 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick begins audit of the City of Leadwood

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced today that his office has started an audit of the City of Leadwood, located in St. Francois County. The audit, which was requested by Mayor Robert Crump and the city's Board of Aldermen, officially …

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Published on July 16, 2024 - 18:10 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick seeks answers for the dramatic spike in the state's liability for "outlawed checks"

A dramatic increase in the amount the state owes and is paying out for "outlawed checks" each year has caught the attention of Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick and prompted him to more closely examine the issue. Fitzpatrick announced …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 19:30 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick announces start of regularly scheduled audit of Polk County

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced today that his office has started a regularly scheduled audit of Polk County, located in southwest Missouri. The audit officially began with an entrance meeting with county officials on July 9, 2024. The …

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Published on July 12, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases closeout report for Park Plaza Transportation Development District

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today issued the closeout audit of the Park Plaza Transportation Development District (TDD), located in Platte County. State law requires an audit of a TDD prior to moving forward with dissolution. The Park Plaza TDD was …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 20:18 GMT

Governor Parson signs Auditor Fitzpatrick's legislation to improve transparency and accountability at the local government level

Legislation signed into law today by Governor Mike Parson removes a significant barrier for Missouri taxpayers who want to make sure their local government officials are held accountable for their actions when wrongdoing occurs. House Bill 2111 will give …

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