Report No. 2010-05
January 2010
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Findings in the audit of the Office of Attorney General, Missouri Office of Prosecution Services

Legal Settlement
The issuance of a check for $13,401 from the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services Fund to a former Executive Director appears improper. The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services made this payment to settle all claims with the former Executive Director upon her resignation. State law specifies legal claims against the state and covered employees are to be paid from the state's Legal Expense Fund, with the approval of the Attorney General's Office. This payment not only contradicted state law, it also appears inconsistent with the purpose of the fund and intent of the appropriation from that fund.

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