State Auditor of Missouri, Press

Cooper County receives a "poor" rating from Auditor Fitzpatrick in new report that identifies the county's worsening financial condition

Oct 7, 2026

New report from Auditor Fitzpatrick finds room for improvement in the Mercer County Sheriff's Office while giving the county an overall rating of "fair"

Oct 1, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases closeout report for the Southtown Transportation Development District

Sep 29, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases monthly reports on municipalities and special district financial information

Sep 25, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick issues report on state agencies' use of federal dollars

Sep 23, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick begins performance audit of the Special School District of St. Louis County

Sep 22, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick's ongoing audit of state purchasing cards leads to fraud charges against MoDOT employee who made $50,000 in personal charges

Sep 16, 2026

Ste. Genevieve County residents were overtaxed by $370,000 according to new report from Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick

Sep 9, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases monthly reports on municipalities and special district financial information

Aug 28, 2026

Report from Auditor Fitzpatrick finds ineffective leadership in the St. Louis Public Schools has eroded public trust and fostered a culture that lacks accountability

Aug 27, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick announces citizen-requested audit of the City of Gilliam

Aug 14, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick finds no evidence of fraud in the City of Willard but new report highlights the importance of the city improving its management of the city water system

Aug 13, 2026

Law enforcement request prompts Auditor Fitzpatrick to launch audit to determine if taxpayer funds have been misused by the Bellflower Fire Protection District

Aug 7, 2026

Taxpayers in Webster Groves unknowingly funded trips to strip clubs for a former city employee according to a new report from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick

Aug 5, 2026

City of Carterville officials need to significantly improve their oversight of taxpayer funds according to a new report issued by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick

Aug 3, 2026

New report from Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the Bates County Sheriff wasted more than $178,000 in public funds to create a mounted patrol, subsidize a not-for-profit posse, hold rodeo events, and throw parties

Jul 22, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick initiates petition audit of the City of Salem

Jul 21, 2026

New report from Auditor Fitzpatrick finds the Naylor-Neelyville Ambulance District is making progress to implement the recommendations of a 2024 audit

Jul 20, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick releases monthly reports on municipalities and special district financial information

May 29, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick launches audit of the City of Barnard after initial investigation finds evidence of improper governmental activity

May 28, 2026

Follow-up report from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick finds Ray County is making progress in response to a 2023 audit that gave the county a "poor" rating

May 26, 2026

Auditor Fitzpatrick announces audit of Camden County governmental operations

May 21, 2026

Report from Auditor Fitzpatrick identifies several areas where Stotts City governmental operations need to improve

May 12, 2026