04/25/2024 - Jefferson City, MO
Missouri State Auditor
Scott Fitzpatrick announced today that an audit of the Lewis County Clerk's
Office is now underway. The audit officially began Thursday, April 18 with an
entrance meeting with county officials and the county clerk.
The
audit was prompted by concerns submitted by the Lewis County Commission.
Auditors will now review allegations of misconduct by the county clerk
involving the use of election funds held in a non-county account.
The State Auditor's Office last conducted an audit of Lewis County in 2018 when it gave the county an overall rating
of "fair." That report highlighted several recommendations to be
addressed by the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Administrator and other
county officials.
Individuals may provide confidential information for consideration
during the audit of the Lewis County Clerk's Office to the State Auditor's
Whistleblower Hotline at 800-347-8597, by email at moaudit@auditor.mo.gov or by visiting www.auditor.mo.gov/hotline.