Missouri State Auditor Finds Area for Improvement in Statewide Audit

(MISSOURINET) –  Missouri state agencies spent more than 20 billion dollars in federal taxpayer funds during fiscal year 2021.

It is up to one person and her team to inspect the books for it all; State Auditor Nicole Galloway says it’s a mixed bag as to how well the agencies account for it all.

The Statewide Single Audit reviewed the federal programs within 10 state agencies some of which were related to COVID-19 recovery.

Half of the 22 findings relate to concerns surrounding compliance with federal rules for social service and health care assistance through Medicaid and other federal programs.

The audit finds adjustments are needed in the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Social Services and the Missouri Department of Transportation, among other departments.