The Missouri State Auditor has released an audit report for DeKalb County listing its overall performance rating as “fair.”

The report released Tuesday identified findings related to records and review processes to ensure accuracy of the property tax system, tracking and documenting of seized property in the sheriff’s office and inappropriate additional compensation paid to the county’s presiding commissioner.

The Presiding Commissioner was paid $8,000 in additional compensation during 2014 to serve as the county’s Emergency Management Director. The report said payments to the Presiding Commissioner for serving in this position is not in accordance with state law and should be discontinued.

“The residents of DeKalb County deserve a government that is efficient and accountable to its citizens,” said State Auditor Nicole Galloway. “My office’s report provides clear recommendations to improve procedures and operations in county offices.”

Inadequate computer controls and safeguards in multiple county offices were also identified in the audit. The report said neither the County Clerk nor the County Commission adequately reviews the financial activities of the County Collector-Treasurer.

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Performance audits receive a rating on a scale of excellent, good, fair and poor.