Scott Fitzpatrick /tags/scott-fitzpatrick Scott Fitzpatrick en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:33:56 GMT Kehoe and other Missouri statewide officials move offices to Old Post Office in St. Louis /government-politics-issues/2025-02-13/kehoe-and-other-missouri-statewide-officials-move-offices-to-old-post-office-in-st-louis Several of Missouri’s statewide officials are moving their St. Louis offices into the Old Post Office in downtown. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:33:56 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-13/kehoe-and-other-missouri-statewide-officials-move-offices-to-old-post-office-in-st-louis Jason Rosenbaum Audit finds widespread problems in St. Louis prosecutor’s office under Gardner /government-politics-issues/2025-01-07/missouri-audit-st-louis-prosecutor-kim-gardner-problems A state audit found former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner misspent nearly $60,000 from an office fund on items such as personal legal expenses, a Sam’s Club membership and disc jockey services. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-07/missouri-audit-st-louis-prosecutor-kim-gardner-problems Rachel Lippmann Jones asks FBI, state auditor to investigate St. Louis’ building division /news-briefs/2024-12-17/st-louis-tishaura-jones-building-division-investigation St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones called for investigations into the city’s building division after corruption allegations against inspectors. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:10:29 GMT /news-briefs/2024-12-17/st-louis-tishaura-jones-building-division-investigation Chad Davis New Missouri law expands state auditor’s powers to dig into local governments /government-politics-issues/2024-08-28/missouri-law-expands-state-auditors-powers-local-governments The auditor will no longer need consent from governing boards or a petition drive to launch an audit when an investigation shows improper activity by officials. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:54:46 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-08-28/missouri-law-expands-state-auditors-powers-local-governments Rudi Keller Missouri auditor to investigate St. Louis Public School District /education/2024-08-09/missouri-auditor-investigates-st-louis-public-school-district As concerns about student transportation, hiring and financial woes at SLPS have unfolded in recent weeks, Missouri state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says his office will audit the school district's operations and finances beginning Tuesday. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-08-09/missouri-auditor-investigates-st-louis-public-school-district Lacretia Wimbley Missouri auditor says he can't find former St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner /government-politics-issues/2024-05-06/former-st-louis-prosecutor-kim-gardner-missing-scott-fitzpatrick Republican Scott Fitzpatrick said his staff has tried to contact Gardner for months, but "it appears she has willfully evaded our many efforts to obtain information that only she can provide." Mon, 06 May 2024 22:20:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-06/former-st-louis-prosecutor-kim-gardner-missing-scott-fitzpatrick Rachel Lippmann Missouri Supreme Court rules KCPD ballot question misled voters, orders redo election /government-politics-issues/2024-05-01/missouri-supreme-court-kansas-city-police-amendment-redo The Missouri Supreme Court ruled the language on a constitutional amendment to increase minimum funding to the Kansas City Police was so inaccurate it casts doubt on the fairness of the election. Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-01/missouri-supreme-court-kansas-city-police-amendment-redo Celisa Calacal Ashcroft accuses Missouri auditor of political attack over criticism in new report /government-politics-issues/2024-01-23/ashcroft-accuses-missouri-auditor-of-political-attack-over-criticism-in-new-report The Missouri secretary of state criticized his fellow Republican over an audit accusing Ashcroft of withholding information, refusing to cooperate and likely breaking state law. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:35:49 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-23/ashcroft-accuses-missouri-auditor-of-political-attack-over-criticism-in-new-report Rudi Keller Missouri auditor stands firm on his abortion ballot cost fight with the attorney general /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-11-29/missouri-auditor-stands-firm-on-his-abortion-ballot-cost-fight-with-the-attorney-general Republican Scott Fitzpatrick was sworn in as state auditor in January after serving as state treasurer and House Budget Committee chairman. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:26:18 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-11-29/missouri-auditor-stands-firm-on-his-abortion-ballot-cost-fight-with-the-attorney-general Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum Missouri state auditor says audit of Children’s Division would be worthwhile /government-politics-issues/2023-09-18/missouri-state-auditor-says-audit-of-childrens-division-would-be-worthwhile State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says a review of the Children’s Division, which has struggled for years to recruit and retain staff, may not happen right away because of staff constraints in his own office. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-18/missouri-state-auditor-says-audit-of-childrens-division-would-be-worthwhile Jason Rosenbaum