07/01/2021
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway
today announced her office has begun an audit of the city of Purcell, located
in Jasper County. City residents requested the audit through the petition
process.
"The petition audit process
allows citizens to be engaged and ensure accountability with their local
government," Auditor Galloway said. "I look forward to conducting
this independent review, and I encourage anyone with information to contact my
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 Purcell residents was submitted with 84
signatures; 64 signatures were required.
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.