Schweich Activates The Auditor’s Swift Assessment Program
May 2, 2011 Comments Off Friends of SchweichSt. Louis (May 2, 2011) – State Auditor Tom Schweich announced today that he has activated the Auditor's Swift Assessment Program (ASAP) to investigate serious allegations within the St. Louis Public School District. "My office has received specific information regarding attendance figures at the St. Louis Public School System which we believe to be credible," Auditor ...
Continue ReadingMissouri’s First Comparative Analysis of State Agencies
Feb 23, 2011 Comments Off Friends of SchweichJefferson City (February 23, 2011) – State Auditor Tom Schweich today was joined by lawmakers from the Missouri General Assembly to unveil legislation authorizing Missouri's first comparative analysis of state agencies. The one-time analysis will review procedures in 5-to-10 of the largest state agencies, as determined by funding allocated by the state legislature. "For the first time, ...
Continue ReadingSchweich Announces Two New Initiatives
Feb 16, 2011 Comments Off Friends of SchweichJefferson City (February 16, 2011) – State Auditor Tom Schweich announced two new initiatives to increase accountability in state government for the taxpayers of Missouri. Today, the State Auditor's Office officially unveiled a rapid response program and an audit follow-up initiative. The rapid response program, dubbed the Auditor's Swift Assessment Program (ASAP), will focus on serious ...
Continue ReadingNew Audit Summary, Enhanced Stimulus Tracking
Jan 27, 2011 Comments Off Friends of SchweichJefferson City (January 27, 2011) – State Auditor Tom Schweich announced today a new effort to make audit information more accessible to more Missourians. Beginning in February, the State Auditor’s Office will replace the tradition “yellow sheet” cover page of all newly released audits with an easy-to-read “Citizens Summary” to help better explain the results of ...
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