Greene County might have used public resources to advocate for tax, auditor says
A whistleblower is alleging that public resources were misused in Greene County to advocate for the 1/2-cent sales tax ballot measure, according to the Missouri state auditor.
Auditor Nicole Galloway is requesting the authority for her office to conduct an independent audit into the allegations.
Commissioner Harold Bengsch said the county commission will "absolutely" comply with Galloway's request for an independent audit.
According to the auditor's office, county employees allegedly performed, or were asked to perform, duties related to a political action committee advocating for the sales tax, including accepting PAC donations in county offices.
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