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YELLOW SHEET Office of the State Auditor of Missouri |
Report No. 2000-37
May 19, 2000
The State Auditor conducted a financial and compliance audit of the Children's Trust Fund Board for the two years ended June 30, 1999. The State Auditor issued an unqualified opinion on the board's financial statements. In addition, the audit did not note any material instances of noncompliance nor any material weaknesses in internal controls. The State Auditor conducts this regular audit as a voluntary service as requested by the Children's Trust Fund Board.
The Children's Trust Fund Board was established by state statute to provide child abuse and neglect public awareness programs throughout the state. Under statutory provisions, any individual or corporation may designate a part or all of his/her income tax refund to be contributed to the Children's Trust Fund. Additional funding is derived from contributions made directly to the Children's Trust Fund, fees on marriage licenses, certified copies of marriage licenses, vital records, and federal grants.
The board is empowered to enter into contracts with public or private agencies, schools, or qualified individuals to establish community-based educational and service programs focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The programs include crisis care, home visiting, counseling, and support groups. The board also provides public education about the problem of child abuse and neglect and how Missouri citizens can contribute to prevention efforts.
Program disbursements of $1.6 and $1.8 million were distributed to recipient programs in fiscal years 1999 and 1998 respectively. A complete listing of recipient programs and other financial schedules outlining appropriations and expenditures of the Children's Trust Fund are available in this report.
