An audit of the Governor’s Office focuses primarily on transportation issues and how the Missouri law regarding the use of state vehicles is unclear and potentially conflicting.
State Auditor Susan Montee says a 2005 law allows for transportation and security for the Governor’s Office, but goes too far in that it also includes transportation for political purposes. Montee says that while the Constitution prohibits the use of public resources for political purposes, the 2005 statute appears to allow the use of state vehicles for political activities.
She insists she is not telling lawmakers what to do, but it suggesting the General Assembly could settle this conflict by revisiting the 2005 law and making clear the intent.
Download/Listen: State Auditor Susan Montee on Audit of Governor’s Office (33:00 MP3)
