Missouri auditor candidates split over how office should confront state budget problems

By: Rebecca Rivas

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 1,450

Last Updated: 5 days, 19 hours ago

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Missouri is headed toward a potentially painful budget reckoning as state spending continues to outpace revenue growth.

The two leading candidates for state auditor agree that should be a major concern for the office. They disagree over what the auditor can — and should — do about it.

Republican incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick argues the auditor’s responsibility is to independently assess the state’s finances, warn policymakers about looming problems and root out waste, …

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