Checking the Books: Safeguarding Missouri’s Money
On December 6, Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich stopped by the Show-Me Institute’s office in the Central West End of Saint Louis to discuss his work and his office for a packed-house crowd. Among the topics Schweich discussed: how his office has saved taxpayer money, and how much; the state auditor’s office’s new rapid response team; Auditor Schweich’s personal bio and how he came from practicing law, to international law enforcement, to returning to Missouri to become State Auditor; and Auditor Schweich’s favorite part of his current position — helping small towns throughout the state find their financial footing.
