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Published on February 24, 2026 - 17:16 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases audit report showing the City of Leadwood awarded more than $100,000 in improper bonuses while the ...

02/24/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott 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 …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the state's marijuana program used a license application and evaluation process that lacked consistency ...

02/18/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A new report from State Auditor Scott 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 …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

Report released by Auditor Fitzpatrick finds several areas of Gentry County government operations in need of improvement

02/12/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A new performance audit released by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick finds officials in Gentry County have several areas where they can improve the efficiency and transparency of governmental operations. The audit released …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick begins audit of state employee purchasing cards

02/11/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. With approximately $100 million in taxpayer funds being spent each year through the use of credit cards provided by the State of Missouri to thousands of state employees, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick thinks it's a …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 21:47 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick heeds the call of citizens by launching an audit of the City of Smithville

02/03/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is answering the call of more than 750 residents of the City of Smithville, who have officially requested a state audit of city government operations. Fitzpatrick announced today …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 21:47 GMT

Regularly scheduled audit of Reynolds County now underway according to Auditor Fitzpatrick

02/02/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced his office will conduct a thorough review of governmental operations in Reynolds County. The regularly scheduled performance audit of the county located in southeast …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick gives Livingston County a "good" rating in new audit report

01/29/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. An audit released today by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick finds Livingston County is well managed with only a few areas of county government in need of improvement. The report gives the county a "good" …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 18:14 GMT

Shelby County receives "good" rating in new report from Auditor Fitzpatrick

01/28/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. While a mistake made by county officials led to Shelby County levying approximately $188,000 in excess property taxes, a new report from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick finds the county is otherwise well managed and on …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases 2025 property tax rates review

01/27/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has released his office's annual review of local property tax rates. The State Auditor's Office has reviewed rates each year since 1985 to determine whether they are …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 21:01 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick announces probe of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

01/21/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. With major changes underway for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is launching a performance audit to review department operations during its transition to a citizen-led …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 19:59 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick announces start of regularly scheduled audit of Lewis County

01/20/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. After an audit focused on the Lewis County Clerk's Office released in 2025 uncovered nearly $6,000 in improper payments, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick and his office are now headed back to Lewis County for a broader …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases report examining the impact of advertising expenditures on lottery proceeds

01/20/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick shows increased spending for advertising for the state's Lottery program has coincided with a reduction in the amount of money transferred to education. The new …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

New report from Auditor Fitzpatrick finds Mississippi County residents have been overtaxed by $172,000 and significant ...

01/14/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. According to a report released today by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, officials in Mississippi County have a long list of changes to implement in order to make their county government more efficient and effective. The …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick launches audit of the City of Perry at the request of citizens

01/13/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Escalating concerns from the citizens of the City of Perry have prompted Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to launch an audit of the municipality located in Ralls County. The audit was initiated by residents, who …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 19:18 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick announces regularly scheduled audit of Washington County

01/06/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Governmental operations in Washington County will receive a thorough review by the Missouri State Auditor's Office. Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced his office has officially commenced a regularly scheduled …

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Published on December 29, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases new report detailing how continued deficit spending will jeopardize the state's financial health

12/29/2025 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. As lawmakers prepare to return to Jefferson City for the 2026 legislative session, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is urging them to take immediate action to curb the trend of deficit spending before the state' …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

Audit of Barry County now underway

12/15/2025 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Missouri State Auditor's Office has started a regularly scheduled audit of Barry County, located in southwest Missouri. The audit officially commenced with an entrance meeting with county officials on Monday, …

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Published on December 9, 2025 - 19:33 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick begins audit of Osage County

12/09/2025 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced his office has started a regularly scheduled audit of Osage County, located in central Missouri. The audit officially commenced with an entrance meeting with county …

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Published on December 3, 2025 - 19:40 GMT

Auditor Fitzpatrick begins audit of Audrain County

12/03/2025 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A regularly scheduled audit of Audrain County is now underway according to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. His office launched the audit with an entrance meeting with county officials on Wednesday, December 3. "The …

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Published on November 25, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

Missouri city owes $1.2 million in state fines after years of financial mismanagement

CHULA, Mo. (KCTV) - A small Missouri city owes nearly $1.2 million in state fines after years of financial mismanagement left residents in the dark. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced on Tuesday, Nov. 25, that the City of Chula failed to file seven …

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