03/25/2021
State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced
today that her office has begun audits of the county collector's offices in
Greene and Stone counties. New collectors have been appointed in both counties
after the previous collectors resigned last month. Missouri law requires
an audit be performed when a vacancy occurs in a county collector's office.
"These audits will provide an independent review
of the operations and finances of the collector's office to ensure taxpayer
resources were used appropriately and with effective safeguards in place,"
Auditor Galloway said. "If any residents of Greene or Stone counties have
feedback that may be helpful during the course of the audits, they can reach
out to my office through the Whistleblower Hotline."
Individuals may provide confidential information for
consideration during the audit to the State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline at
800-347-8597 or by email at moaudit@auditor.mo.gov.