06/08/2017
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released a report on the government of Livingston County, located in northwestern Missouri. The report shows a well-managed county with some room for improvement related to electronic data security. The county earned an overall performance rating of good, and the State Auditor recommended several changes to increase cybersecurity and better protect sensitive information.
"In today's environment, government must take every available precaution to ensure citizens' information is protected," Auditor Galloway said. "I'm pleased that Livingston County officials are taking this opportunity to incorporate proper measures to reduce the risk that sensitive financial and personal information could end up in the wrong hands."
The audit recommends better password and security controls throughout county government. Livingston County officials are in the process of implementing these new safeguards.
The State Auditor is also conducting an audit of the Livingston County Circuit Court. The results of the court audit will be released later this year.
A copy of the Livingston County audit report is available online here.
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