Articles Tagged: Iowa State Auditor

Also, State Auditor warns Iowans to be alert of scams in wake of flooding

Sand says government bodies in small communities should police each other in order to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Also: State Auditor releases schedule of upcoming town hall forums

The Iowa State Auditor’s Office released a report this week detailing a potential conflict of interest between the former mayor and the city’s insurance, which the auditor intends to refer to law enforcement for further investigation.

Auditor Rob Sand’s office withheld nine emails between his off and two journalists, citing an open records law exemption for records that are part of an audit. The Iowa Supreme Court disagreed with that characterization and said Sand’s office must provide more evidence to justify withholding the emails from the conservative organization seeking their release.

State auditor condemns AG for using unfinished audit to justify halting payments

Also, a House panel dismisses ethics complaint over a vote for private school assistance

Recap of news from across the state

In a new report, Sand says a state board’s rejection of his request for information during an audit is an example of Republican efforts to limit his office’s authority.

An Iowa government agency or official could hire a private accountant to perform its annual audit under legislation advanced Wednesday. It’s the second year GOP lawmakers have tried to limit powers of the Democratic state auditor.

A former state worker in Iowa Workforce Development was discharged after being investigated by department; an independent state audit describes the allegations

A former northwest Iowa city clerk may have made more than $175,000 in personal purchases on a city credit card over two years, according to a report from State Auditor Rob Sand.

Also, Attorney General reminds Iowans of school safety law

Over the past decade, the state of Iowa has paid over $108 million out of the general fund to settle claims against it.

Starting today, Iowa teens ages 14 to 17 can work more jobs at longer hours, low-income families will face new requirements for receiving public benefits such as food assistance, and more Iowa parents will qualify for child care assistance, but will have to work more hours to remain eligible.