Scott Fitzpatrick

Wilson is vying to be the Democratic nominee in Missouri’s only 2026 campaign.

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s office delivered a subpoena on Dec. 1 to the Board of Education demanding it provide an explanation for the former superintendent’s resignation and supplemental documents. The district said it will turn over all documents by the end of the week.

Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced his office will audit the St. Louis Development Commission after an investigation found possible improper governmental activity.

“The school board was asleep at the wheel,” said Scott Fitzpatrick, Missouri's state auditor. He added that the district could run out of money in less than six years at current spending levels.

Missouri Republicans are gearing up for an unusual 2026 election cycle in which state legislative and countywide contests and ballot items could take precedence over statewide races.

Several of Missouri’s statewide officials are moving their St. Louis offices into the Old Post Office in downtown.

A state audit found former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner misspent nearly $60,000 from an office fund on items such as personal legal expenses, a Sam’s Club membership and disc jockey services.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones called for investigations into the city’s building division after corruption allegations against inspectors.

The auditor will no longer need consent from governing boards or a petition drive to launch an audit when an investigation shows improper activity by officials.

As concerns about student transportation, hiring and financial woes at SLPS have unfolded in recent weeks, Missouri state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says his office will audit the school district's operations and finances beginning Tuesday.