01/13/2021
Missouri
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today announced her office has begun an audit of
the Western Cass Fire Protection District. Residents of the fire protection
district, located in western Cass County, requested the audit through the
petition process.
"My
office will conduct an independent review of the financial practices of the
Western Cass Fire Protection District to ensure operations are efficient and
effective," Auditor Galloway said. "I appreciate the engagement of
citizens in this process and welcome those with specific concerns to reach out
to my office through the Whistleblower Hotline."
Under
Missouri law, the State Auditor`s office may be called on to audit a political
subdivision of the state if enough qualified voters of that entity request the
audit. The petition audit from the Western Cass Fire Protection District
required 200 signatures.
Individuals
who would like to provide information for consideration in this or any audit
may contact the State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline at moaudit@auditor.mo.gov or
by calling 800-347-8597. Concerns may also be submitted anonymously online at auditor.mo.gov/hotline.