Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich says some state agencies need guidance on how to spend leftover funds at the end of  the year.  Schweich says some of the reasons for end-of-year spending appeared “more legitimate” than others.

The audit focused on spending at the Department of Corrections, the Office of Administration, the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Revenue and the Office of State Courts Administration.

Some state employees that contacted the auditor’s office said unnecessary year-end spending occurs because lapsing funds could result in future funding cuts.

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