Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick

Just in time for Valentine's Day, share the gift of the new episode of The World's Greatest Audit Podcast with the one you love. You can take date night to a new level by listening to Auditor Fitzpatrick discuss the report he released that urges lawmakers to take immediate action to curb the trend of deficit spending before the state's General Revenue Fund is drained to critically low levels and drastic, emergency budget cuts become necessary. You can find the podcast episode here: …dsgreatestauditpodcast.buzzsprout.com You can read more about the report here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov #ValentinesDay2026 The video was created with the assistance of AI.

While some claim Missouri lost the "Honey War" of 1839, residents of Atchison County will almost certainly feel like they've won when a performance audit conducted by Auditor Fitzpatrick gives them a better understanding of how their county government is operating. Fitzpatrick announced this week that his office launched a regularly scheduled performance audit of Atchison County that began during an entrance meeting with county officials on Tuesday, March 24. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/thor… #moleg #mogov The video was created with the assistance of AI.

Although it's too early for Maifest or Oktoberfest, state auditors have made the trip to Hermann, Missouri as they work to conduct a regularly scheduled performance audit of Gasconade County. Auditor Fitzpatrick announced this week that his office has launched a regularly scheduled audit of the county that began during an entrance meeting with county officials on Thursday, March 19. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/stat… #moleg #mogov The video was created with the assistance of AI.

Auditor Fitzpatrick has released his office's compilation of 2025 federal forfeiture reports. Law enforcement agencies that participate in the federal asset forfeiture system must file information regarding federal seizures and proceeds with the State Auditor's Office. Read more about the report here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov #stpatricksday

People from around the world once traveled to Savannah, Missouri to seek medical treatment at the Nichols' Sanatorium, and now Auditor Fitzpatrick is prescribing a healthy dose of transparency for governmental operations in Andrew County. Fitzpatrick announced this week that his office launched a regularly scheduled performance audit of the county that began during an entrance meeting with county officials on Monday, March 16. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/regu… #moleg #mogov The video was created with the assistance of AI.

A report released today by Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the Missouri Department of Conservation is well managed overall but needs to make improvements to increase its level of transparency. The audit gives the department a "good" rating while also making recommendations to improve certain controls and procedures the department has in place. "With the level of autonomy the department has over how its funds are used, this audit was conducted to provide accountability and transparency for taxpayers. I am encouraged to see the department is in most regards well managed and following the law, but there are some areas where the department can improve," said Auditor Fitzpatrick. "Our audit gives the department a road map to increase transparency and tighten up some controls and procedures so their policies are fully complied with. I am hopeful the department will take these recommendations seriously and work to put them into place." Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov The video was created with the assistance of AI.

Just as Bagnell Dam ensures the lights stay on by generating power for tens of thousands of homes in Missouri, Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick hopes to generate additional efficiency and accountability in Miller County by shining the piercing light of transparency on the county's government. Fitzpatrick announced today that his office has started a regularly scheduled audit of the county, which began during an entrance meeting with county officials on Monday, March 9. Read more about the audit of Miller County here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov

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As the members of the General Assembly work to craft a fiscally responsible budget and also consider replacing the income tax as the state's primary revenue source with an expanded sales tax, Auditor Fitzpatrick thinks they should read his new report that recommends lawmakers consider a cap on the amount of timely sales and use discount retained by businesses each month. Read more about the audit report on the Department of Revenue Sales, Use, and Marijuana Taxes here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov

Auditor Fitzpatrick is urging city officials in Fairview to seek justice after a review by his office found the former mayor and his girlfriend are responsible for more than $10,000 in missing funds. Fitzpatrick issued a letter to the city this week that details how a lack of segregation of duties and proper oversight allowed at least $10,314 to go missing under the watch of former Mayor Peter "PJ" Janis and his girlfriend, who served as a city clerk. Read more about the letter here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #mogov #moleg

The "Wire Road" opened up the lines of communication between St. Louis and Springfield during the Civil War, and now Auditor Fitzpatrick hopes to improve communication with the people of Laclede County about how their county government is operating. Fitzpatrick announced this week that his office launched a regularly scheduled performance audit of Laclede County that began during an entrance meeting with county officials on Tuesday, March 3. "Just as people from around the country were drawn to Lebanon in the late 1800s to experience its magnetic water, my office is drawn to the calling of ensuring accountability and transparency in county governmental operations," said Auditor Fitzpatrick. "We will take a thorough look at the various county offices as we examine how effectively and efficiently Laclede county government is operating. I urge anyone who may have information that would be beneficial to our audit to contact us through our Whistleblower Hotline." Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/lacl… #mogov #moleg The video was created with the assistance of AI.

A St. Louis area organization that receives and distributes millions of taxpayer dollars each year is now under the microscope of Auditor Fitzpatrick for the possible misuse of these funds. Fitzpatrick announced his office has launched a performance audit of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC) after an initial investigation found several issues that may constitute improper governmental activity. The investigation that led to the audit was prompted by whistleblower complaints alleging excessive staffing expenses and unconstitutional bonuses. "This is an organization with a dedicated revenue stream provided by taxpayers that has very strict statutory requirements for how the funds can be used, and we are going to pull back the curtain to see if the millions of dollars that flow through RAC each year are being used appropriately," said Auditor Fitzpatrick. "The whistleblower complaints we investigated uncovered potentially serious issues that need to be reviewed to determine if the commission is failing to comply with the law. These are taxpayer funds that have a very specific purpose and it is imperative we determine if they are being used to promote the arts as required by law, or if RAC executives are coloring outside the lines." Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #mogov #moleg The video was created with the assistance of AI.

Auditor Fitzpatrick is on his way to Dallas County and his message for the people of what was once known as Niangua County is that he "won't go away" until county operations have been thoroughly reviewed. Fitzpatrick announced a regularly scheduled performance audit of the county commenced during a meeting with county officials on Monday, March 2. Read more about the audit of Dallas County here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/dall… #moleg #mogov The video was created with the assistance of AI.

Auditor Fitzpatrick today released a compilation of property seizures made under Missouri's Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) during calendar year 2025. The report shows law enforcement officials seized just over $3.4 million worth of property in 237 seizures. In 2024, law enforcement officials seized approximately $2.7 million worth of property in 230 seizures. Read more about the report here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… The video was generated with the assistance of AI.

Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and Deputy Michael Hislope, who were killed in the line of duty while protecting their community. Their courage, service, and sacrifice will not be forgotten. We hold their families, friends, and fellow deputies in our thoughts and prayers and honor their unwavering commitment to keeping the people of Christian County safe.

A new report from Auditor Fitzpatrick shows city officials in Leadwood handed out more than $100,000 in improper employee bonuses during the same period of time the city was struggling to balance its budget and needed to make improvements to its sewer system. The audit gives the city the lowest possible rating of "poor" and also notes officials need to operate more transparently and make significant improvements to their budgeting process and accounting controls and procedures. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov

Tune in to @933KWTO at 5:05 pm to hear Auditor Fitzpatrick discuss the audit of Missouri's Marijuana Program with @elijahhaahr. Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi…

A new report from Auditor Fitzpatrick concludes 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. The report, which awards a "fair" rating to the state's Marijuana Program, points out how there were significant flaws in the application scoring design that undermined the "blind scoring" goals of the process, and notes how inconsistent scoring and evaluation decisions created significant uncertainty in the licensing results. Read more about the report here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/audi… #moleg #mogov

In addition to being Missouri’s state auditor, I’m also a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan and a longtime season ticket holder. So, you can imagine how I felt while I was watching the celebratory press conference when the Chiefs announced they were leaving Missouri for Kansas. I was angry. But they say the only constant in life is change, so I’ve been trying to come to terms with the decision. As more details have come to light, and as I’ve had a chance to step back and take a breath, my anger has been replaced by a much more surprising emotion: gratitude. I have to say thank you to Kansas taxpayers.

A new performance audit released by Auditor Fitzpatrick finds officials in Gentry County have several areas where they can improve the efficiency and transparency of governmental operations. The audit released today gives the county a "fair" rating, which is a downgrade from the "good" rating the county received in its previous performance audit released in 2017. "This audit identified many areas where county officials can improve their operations to ensure they are more accountable and accessible to taxpayers," said Auditor Fitzpatrick. "It's now up to the elected officials in Gentry County to act quickly to implement our recommendations. Given their responses, I am confident they will do just that and when we come back in a few years we'll see significant improvement." Read more about the audit here: auditor.mo.gov/news/item/repo…