07/31/2017
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway continued meeting with prosecutors to discuss issues related to public accountability, including an ongoing effort to pass comprehensive legislation to hold public officials accountable for wrongdoing.
The State Auditor's tour included a stop in Liberty, where she met with Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Dan White.
"My office often works with local law enforcement and prosecutors to hold public officials accountable when government fraud is discovered," Auditor Galloway said. "As State Auditor, I will continue to place a priority on rooting out bad actors and supporting law enforcement and local prosecutors across the state in these efforts to fight public corruption."
Last week, Galloway traveled to northeast Missouri, where she met with Marion County Prosecuting Attorney David Clayton in Palmyra. She also met with Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger and Commissioner Tracy Graham in Mexico.
The tour is part of an effort to gather input from local law enforcement, prosecutors and citizens about issues that are important to them. Galloway has pledged to continue working to increase penalties for public officials who steal public funds and use their positions to enrich themselves and others. During the previous legislative session, she worked with Sen. Bob Dixon, Rep. Joe Don McGaugh and the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys on related legislation. The provisions were included in a bill that was vetoed by the Governor earlier this month.
Auditor Galloway also highlighted information on the State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline, a resource for individuals to anonymously share information on suspected waste, fraud or other inappropriate government activity, including misuse of public finances or resources.
Individuals may contact the State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline by emailing moaudit@auditor.mo.gov or by calling 800-347-8597. Concerns may also be submitted anonymously online at auditor.mo.gov/hotline.
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