State Audit report findings show Grundy County offices have not properly segregated accounting duties.

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced Monday a performance rating for the county of “fair.”

Among the issues cited in the report, the prosecuting attorney’s office, sheriff’s office and ambulance department were found to not have properly segregated accounting duties or performed reviews of accounting records. In several instances, bank reconciliations were not performed or reviewed properly and funds were not disbursed timely. Checks and balances are necessary to ensure taxpayer dollars are protected from loss, theft, misuse and mismanagement.

“Local governments must operate with efficiency and accountability to the citizens they serve,” Galloway said. “This audit provides recommendations to improve operations in Grundy County and to safeguard taxpayer resources and information.”

The report also said the Prosecuting Attorney’s office does not have adequate procedures to ensure charges are filed timely with the court for unresolved bad check complaints, and adequate procedures are not in place to ensure sufficient information is obtained for the prosecution of bad checks.

The audit also noted concerns with controls and procedures in the office of the county collector-treasurer regarding the payment of taxes owed to political subdivisions and disbursing unidentified cash balances. Additionally, inadequate computer controls and protections were
found in multiple county offices.

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

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