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“A republic does not weaken only through political brawls that play out during prime time. It can also erode quietly in the dark through waste, fraud, and abuse. Every dollar the government spends belongs to someone like you who earned it first, and you deserve confidence those dollars are managed responsibly.” Opinion: A republic, if you can keep it — from fraud, waste and abuse stltoday.com/opinion/column… via @stltoday

It was 250 years ago that John Adams wrote, "The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America." He described to his wife a day "solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more." It's as if he knew on this day 250 years later that Auditor Fitzpatrick would release the monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. As you prepare to celebrate our nation's independence, be sure to check out the reports here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #mogov #moleg #America250

Auditor Fitzpatrick has issued a new report that finds the Wright County Commission put the county in debt in violation of state law because of a poorly managed jail expansion project that ended in a costly legal settlement. The report, which gives the county a "poor" rating, also finds several county offices need to improve controls and procedures, including the Wright County Sheriff's Office, which violated state law by maintaining a fund outside the County Treasury while also making nearly $16,000 in improper and unsupported disbursements. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/new-… #moleg #mogov

Auditor Fitzpatrick had a great time speaking with @moboysstate participants yesterday. Reflecting on America’s upcoming 250th birthday, he shared his belief that the promise of our nation remains alive and well in the next generation of leaders. Based on the young men he met yesterday, the future is in good hands. 🇺🇸

Auditor Fitzpatrick recently joined @RadioDrewSTL on @RealTalk933FM to discuss his report detailing how the state needs to take steps now to proactively balance the budget before more painful cuts are needed in the future. Auditor Fitzpatrick and Drew discussed how Missouri has a spending problem not a revenue problem. #moleg #mogov

Tune in at 3:33 today as Auditor Fitzpatrick joins @MarkReardonKFTK to talk about the failure of the Francis Howell R-III School District to thoroughly vet a former superintendent who received a $229,167 payout despite not working a single day for the district. Auditor Fitzpatrick will also discuss Missouri's looming budget crisis and the need to proactively balance the budget now before more painful cuts are needed in the future.

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A new report from Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the Francis Howell R-III School District paid out a $229,167 settlement payment to a former superintendent in large part because district officials failed to thoroughly vet Dr. Mike Dominguez before signing a three-year contract with him. The investigative report issued today by Fitzpatrick's office highlights the district's failure to have a sufficient selection process for the superintendent search firm and also documents how the search firm selected did not identify relevant concerns when hiring Dr. Dominquez. Read more about the report here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov

As Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe prepares to take action on the Fiscal Year 2027 state operating budget, Auditor Fitzpatrick is urging him to take steps to proactively balance the budget now before more painful cuts are needed in the future. Despite a warning from Fitzpatrick before the 2026 legislative session began, a new report from his office details how the fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget process resulted in an authorized increase, rather than a decrease, to General Revenue Fund (GRF) spending, and is projected to result in deficit spending of over $1.7 billion for the year. The state's General Revenue Fund balance, which stood at a high of approximately $5.8 billion in FY 2023, will be approximately $600 million by the end of FY 2027, and the balance will be completely exhausted early in FY 2028 based on current projections. Read more about the report here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/stat… #moleg #mogov

Auditor Fitzpatrick is responding to the call made by the residents of Pleasant Hill by launching a performance audit of the city. Fitzpatrick said today his office will also conduct an audit of the Pleasant Hill Municipal Division at the request of the current court administrator and other city officials. Read more about the audits here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov

An audit report released today by Auditor Fitzpatrick has found several areas in which officials in the City of Elsberry can make improvements to how their government operates. The audit, which was requested by a petition signed by 299 residents, gives the municipality a "fair" rating while identifying areas of improvement that are necessary for how the city manages utility rates and city funds. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov

A small northwest Missouri town is now the subject of a state audit after an investigation conducted by Auditor Fitzpatrick found evidence of improper governmental activity. Fitzpatrick announced today his office has launched a performance audit of the City of Barnard that will examine various aspects of the city's governmental operations while also looking closely at possible missing city funds. Read more about it here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #mogov #moleg

A new report from Auditor Fitzpatrick finds Ray County is moving in the right direction after a 2023 audit documented how the Ray County Sheriff's Office made more than $5,500 in questionable purchases for items such as beer, cigarettes, televisions, and 76 hams. Today's report finds the county has implemented many of the recommendations made in the audit, but also notes the sheriff's office has not made an effort to seek restitution for more than $3,000 that is missing and has failed to charge sales tax on honey buns. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/foll… #mogov #moleg

Today on #InFocus, host @MarisaJacquesTV has a one-on-one conversation with state auditor @Auditor_Fitz about his role and personal life. He goes into detail about some of the work he does to keep the government in line with spending. specne.ws/VcyAnJ

Auditor Fitzpatrick will work to help Camden County determine if revenue generated by a sales tax that has been in effect since 2008 is being distributed the way voters intended. Fitzpatrick announced today his office has started a performance audit of the county, which was requested by the Camden County Commission, that will also review other aspects of county operations. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #mogov #moleg

A new report from Auditor Fitzpatrick gives officials in Stotts City a road map to improve governmental operations to better protect against potential waste, fraud, and abuse. The report, which gives a "fair" rating to the city, did not identify evidence of fraud, but found lacking controls and procedures make the municipality vulnerable to city funds being misused or stolen. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/repo… #moleg #mogov

A new audit report from Auditor Fitzpatrick identifies several areas in the Polk County Public Administrator's Office that require improvement, while also finding other issues Polk County officials need to address in the Sheriff's Office and with the county's purchasing procedures. The report gives the county a "fair" rating and makes several recommendations aimed at improving governmental operations. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/new-… #moleg #mogov

Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. Read more about them here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov

A flawed and inadequate 2023 property tax assessment process in Jackson County that failed to comply with state law was further exacerbated by an appeals process that stacked the deck against taxpayers according to a new report from Auditor Fitzpatrick. The audit released today gives the appeals process a "poor" rating while finding it was ineffective and noncompliant with county code and state law, and also noting the Board of Equalization failed to operate transparently or maintain its independence over the process. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov

It's 4/20 and you know what that means... It's time for a new episode of the World's Greatest Audit Podcast. This one features a discussion on the audit of Missouri's Marijuana Program, which found Missouri's multi-billion dollar marijuana industry was launched using a flawed application and evaluation process that ultimately cost the state millions of dollars in litigation expenses. You can find the podcast episode at the link below or on most podcast platforms. buzzsprout.com/2320841/episod… #moleg #mogov

Auditor Fitzpatrick today released the annual report produced by his office on the state's financial reporting processes. The report examines Missouri's internal controls over annual statewide financial statements, and certain compliance issues, and makes recommendations to ensure accurate financial reporting, which better protects and accounts for taxpayer resources. Read more about the report here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov