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Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Lawyers for Missouri's governor and auditor are battling before the state Supreme Court over the governor's power to make spending cuts.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich is planning to review the Department of Social Services' administration of two assistance programs.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  In all areas audited, the state auditor gave ratings of Poor

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Brenda Umstattd submitted her resignation to the Governor’s office early Wednesday. It takes effect immediately.

Monday, February 27, 2012  A state-created insurance company has built a competitive advantage by enjoying a best-of-both-worlds scenario -- avoiding federal income taxes by claiming to be a public corporation yet generally operating as a private entity and shelling out big bucks for executive perks.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich blasted the media for what he calls a "gross mis-characterization".

Saturday, August 20, 2011  Did Governor Nixon have the power to cut the budget to pay for disasters? The State Auditor doesn't think so.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  A Missouri House Committee voted along party lines to advance the so-called "Fair Tax" proposal for the 2012 statewide ballott. The proposal would eliminate Missouri's income taxes and replace them with a higher sales tax.

Monday, January 03, 2011  A state audit says employees of the Missouri Department of Mental Health are racking up excessive amounts of overtime.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Republican challenger Tom Schweich has defeated Democrat state Auditor Susan Montee, foiling the incumbent's re-election bid.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Missouri's two Republican candidates for auditor are betting their government experience will guide them through the primary.

Thursday, May 20, 2010  Joe “the Plumber” Wurzelbacher, the small business owner who gained nationwide notoriety by questioning presidential candidate Barack Obama’s tax policy visited Jefferson City Thursday morning.

Monday, April 26, 2010 

Sunday, March 14, 2010  The negative review could jeopardize funding for the Boone County Community Partnership, which started 15 years ago and provides assistance for low-income families.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009  The report echoed a previous audit, saying vehicle and equipment are not sufficiently monitored and the department doesn't track its fuel use properly.