Scott Fitzpatrick is the 39th state auditor of Missouri. The Missouri State Auditor is elected by the people of Missouri. The State Auditor's 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 Auditor's Office qualifies as mandatory experience required for licensure by the Missouri State Board of Accountancy as a certified public accountant. Responsibilities The State Auditor's Office is Missouri's independent watchdog agency. The State Auditor’s 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 performs audits of: • State agencies, boards, commissions, the circuit court system • Counties in Missouri that do not have a county auditor • Other local government entities upon petition by the voters Audit Standards Audits are conducted in accordance with audit standards contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Additional Responsibilities • Audit Missouri's annual financial report & federal grant programs administered by the state • Review & register general obligation bond issues of political subdivisions • Prepare fiscal notes for ballot initiatives • Review property tax rates for compliance with state law