12/28/2022 - Jefferson City, Mo.
State
Auditor Nicole Galloway has released an audit of the use of highway funds by
the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a division of the Missouri Department of
Public Safety. The audit, required by state law, includes a review of the
Highway Patrol's management of its appropriations from the State Highways and
Transportation Fund.
During
fiscal year 2022, which ended on June 30, the Missouri State Highway Patrol
spent approximately $233.1 million from the fund. The audit found the Highway
Patrol to be in compliance with legal provisions related to the use of the
highway funds.
Use
of the State Highways and Transportation Fund by the Highway Patrol is limited
by the Missouri Constitution to administering and enforcing state motor vehicle
laws and traffic regulations.
The
complete audit can be found here.
