# Missouri's auditor on the future of the state budget

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Podcast: [Kansas City Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-today-4474135)
Published: 2026-06-22T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-22/missouris-auditor-on-the-future-of-the-state-budget
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## Resource

A recently released audit of Missouri’s finances shows the state is on the brink of a budget crisis. Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick discusses what his office found and how he wants elected officials to respond.

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