Office of the Missouri State Auditor

Scott Fitzpatrick is the 39th state auditor of Missouri. The Missouri State Auditor is elected by the people of Missouri. The State Auditors Office has approximately 115 employees. All audit management staff are CPAs, and approximately 65 percent of all audit staff have at least one professional license, certification or advanced degree. Employment as an auditor with the State Auditors Office qualifies as mandatory experience required for licensure by the Missouri State Board of Accountancy as a certified public accountant. Responsibilities The State Auditors Office is Missouris independent watchdog agency. The State Auditors Office works to ensure the proper use of public funds and to improve the effectiveness and accountability of Missouri government. Audits examine financial practices to identify potential waste, opportunities for fraud, cybersecurity weaknesses, and whether government organizations and programs are operating efficiently and transparently. The Office perfor...