Auditor Galloway begins audit of Greene County

State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced her office has begun an audit of the government of Greene County, following a formal request from the county commission earlier this year. In December 2017, Galloway asked the commission to authorize the audit after a whistleblower complaint alleged improper use of public resources in connection with a ballot issue. The resolution for the audit was approved after the composition of the commission changed this past January.
“I appreciate the county commission, particularly former Commissioner Lincoln Hough and current Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon, for requesting this independent review to ensure taxpayer dollars have been used appropriately,” Auditor Galloway. “Once completed, the audit will explain in detail any issues we find and provide recommendations for officials to address them.
The citizens of Greene County can be assured my office will conduct this audit with the highest professional standards, as we always do.”
In preparation for the start of audit work, the State Auditor’s Office has been working with  County Administrator Chris Coulter and County Auditor Cindy Stein to ensure the audit can be completed as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Auditor Galloway said citizen input is beneficial to audits, and she encouraged residents with information that might be helpful to contact her office. Individuals who would like to provide information for consideration 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.