State Auditor Schweich Releases 2011 Annual Report

Jan 9, 2012 No Comments ›› Friends of Schweich

On December 30th, Auditor Schweich released his 2011 Annual Report. Since taking office in January of 2011, Auditor Schweich reduced the Auditor’s office budget to the lowest rate since 2004. The state auditor does financial audits on Missouri’s state run agencies such as government offices, universities and school districts. The State Auditor also prepares fiscal ...

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Auditor Schweich Releases Review of 2011 Property Tax Rates

Jan 9, 2012 No Comments ›› Friends of Schweich

Auditor Schweich reviews property tax rates of all taxing authorities. In 2011, he discovered that there was an excess in taxes totalling $495,742. However, individual tax assessments are the responsibility of the county assessor and board of equalization.

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State Auditor Releases Audit of Missouri Department of Conservation

Jan 9, 2012 No Comments ›› Friends of Schweich

An audit of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) found the MDC spent over $1.23 million to reintroduce thirty-nine elk into Missouri and discussed the elk restoration project in closed sessions, which was not allowed by the Sunshine Law. The audit also questioned the MDC's sole source procurement whereby a retired former employee will receive ...

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Editorial: Auditor on Right Side of Debate with Missouri Bankers

Oct 20, 2011 No Comments ›› Friends of Schweich

Thursday, October 20, 2011 - Auditor Schweich had no choice but to give a grade of "incomplete" to the Division of Finance on their audit, because they failed to submit certain records necessary for the audit. Now the Missouri Banker's Association has sued, saying the State Auditor doesn't have the authority to do "performance audits." ...

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