12/01/2020
Missouri
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today announced that her office received the
highest rating possible during a routine review by
the National State Auditors Association
(NSAA). This is the second time the office has received this distinction under
her leadership. The NSAA reviews are done every three years; the previous peer
review was completed in 2017.
"An
independent review is a valuable tool to ensure we continue to meet the high
standards Missourians expect from my office. I am proud of the great work we do
and appreciate this recognition of our professionalism by auditors from across
the country," Auditor Galloway said. "My dedicated team works each
day to hold government at all levels accountable and deserves this recognition
of their independence and expertise."
An external peer review enables the State
Auditor's office to obtain an independent assessment of whether or not its
system of quality control is adequate to ensure compliance with Government
Auditing Standards. This review covered quality control processes in place
between Sept. 1, 2019 and Aug. 31, 2020. During that time, Auditor Galloway released
more than 130 reports, which included reviews of statewide officeholders, state
departments, local governments and courts.
The
review was conducted under the NSAA's External Peer Review Program, which is
administered by National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and
Treasurers. The review team included representatives from seven other state
audit organizations and the federal government. A peer review is required every
three years for organizations that conduct governmental audits.
The State Auditor's Office frequently
receives independent reviews of audit processes and office operations. In April
2018, the Missouri General Assembly issued two separate audits of the Missouri
State Auditor's Office, which found overall operations are managed
professionally and cybersecurity measures are effective. A full listing of
legislative audits and recent peer review reports are posted online here.