State Auditor Schweich Releases 2011 Annual Report
Jan 9, 2012 No Comments ›› Friends of SchweichOn 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 ...
Continue ReadingAuditor Schweich Releases Review of 2011 Property Tax Rates
Jan 9, 2012 No Comments ›› Friends of SchweichAuditor 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.
Continue ReadingState Auditor Releases Audit of Missouri Department of Conservation
Jan 9, 2012 No Comments ›› Friends of SchweichAn 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 ...
Continue ReadingEditorial: Auditor on Right Side of Debate with Missouri Bankers
Oct 20, 2011 No Comments ›› Friends of SchweichThursday, 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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