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Auditor Galloway begins review of city of Seymour

Citizens may submit confidential information through the State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline

01/16/2018

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.--Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has announced her office has started work on an audit of the city of Seymour, located in Webster County. The audit was requested by citizens through the petition process.

"When citizens are engaged, the process works to improve government operations," Auditor Galloway said. "I look forward to conducting this independent review, and I encourage those with information to contact my Whistleblower Hotline."

Under Missouri law, the State Auditor`s office may be called on to audit a municipality if enough qualified voters of that entity request the audit. The Seymour petition audit required 286 signatures, which were certified by the Webster County clerk.

Individuals with information related to the investigation are encouraged to contact the State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline by calling 800-347-8597, by emailing moaudit@auditor.mo.gov, or by using the online submission form at auditor.mo.gov/hotline. Callers may choose to remain anonymous.

For more information, contact: 

media@auditor.mo.gov