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On the final episode of the first season of the World's Greatest Audit Podcast we discuss the audit of Missouri's Property Tax Credit, which is the state's fourth largest tax credit program that helps senior and disabled Missourians offset the cost of their property tax or rent. The report released by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick found significant inadequacies with Missouri's Property Tax Credit that have led to incomplete claims being approved, eligible claims being denied, and incorrect amounts being awarded. The report, which gave the program a rating of "poor," also found the Department of Revenue (DOR) failed to retain supporting documentation in some cases, exposed the system to an increased risk of fraud, and failed to give the General Assembly complete and accurate information for use in budget decisions.

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During this special episode of The World's Greatest Audit Podcast, we sit down with Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick and Deputy Auditor Mike Price to discuss the challenges they've faced and the successes they've had during their time in the State Auditor's Office. We also discuss their working relationship and how healthy disagreement and discussion is a vital part of the decision making process in the office. For fans of the cinematic masterpiece that is the movie Armageddon, Price and Fitzpatrick give their thoughts on the feasibility of teaching drillers to be astronauts rather than teaching astronauts to drill. They also discuss the importance of wearing an undershirt and proper etiquette for changing your shirt in public.

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Episode 4 provides additional insight on the audit of the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office, which was released January 7, 2025. The audit details how the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office experienced a dramatic downturn in effectiveness under the watch of former Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, in part because she used work hours to pursue certification as a nurse practitioner rather than devote her complete attention to running the office. The report, which gives the office the lowest possible rating of "poor" and also describes how Gardner impeded the audit, notes the significant decline in the number of cases referred, filed, and closed while also highlighting more than $58,000 in unallowable purchases for things like disc jockey services, party location rentals, chili cook-out supplies, car detailing, and personal legal expenses.