A Financial Audit for Chariton County was completed by the Missouri State Auditor’s Office. The audit includes two recommendations presented to the Chariton County Commission.
The first finding addresses the Absence of Adequate Investment Policy. The state Auditors recommend the county update the investment policy to meet the requirements of the State Treasurer’s Model Investment Policy and review compliance with the policy at least annually as required by state statute.
The second finding is for the Sheriff’s Inmate Commissary Fund. The finding states the Sheriff’s office needs to work to identify the source of the funds on deposit in the Commissary bank account. This would involve identifying the source, use and final disposition of funds on hand prior to the switch to TurnKey Corrections. If the balance of funds represents checks not cashed by prisoners, these unclaimed funds should be remitted to the State Treasurer Unclaimed Property Division.