Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws.
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Eric Schmitt’s campaign for Missouri Attorney General today released its first ad, which highlights Schmitt’s law-and-order, tough-on-crime record, specifically his Safer Streets Initiative, and his opposition to the Defund the Police movement.
The report outlined opportunities for the department to improve oversight of internal processes as the city continues to face staffing shortages and works to enforce policies that ensure the safety of officers.
Today, Gov. Mike Parson announced eight appointments to various boards and commissions.
The state of Missouri is one of only ten states to receive a 2020 Government Experience Award for its centralized applicant tracking system, MoCareers.
Missouri’s seven Gold Star Schools for 2020 have also been recognized as U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools.
The audit recommended better strategic planning in awarding TIF incentives and improvements to policies meant to control costs and ensure transparency.
The federal grants for school districts in Dunklin, Henry, Ozark, Shannon, Texas, and Wright counties will pay for 90 percent of the cost of the safe rooms, which are designed to shelter a total of more than 4,500 students, staff, and area residents during severe storms.
The report showed that through the end of July, the state received $2.64 billion through the CARES Act and other programs.
Local groups across the country, including 13 Missouri organizations, are calling on congressional leadership to act on legislation that would create a federal flood risk disclosure requirement to protect families, renters, and homebuyers.