JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is in compliance with legal provisions related to the use of highway funds according to an audit report issued today by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The audit, required by state law, includes a review of the Highway Patrol’s management of its appropriations from the State Highways and Transportation Department Fund.
During fiscal year 2025, which ended on June 30, 2025, the Missouri State Highway Patrol spent approximately $297.1 million from the fund. Use of the State Highways and Transportation Department Fund by the Highway Patrol is limited by the Missouri Constitution to administering and enforcing state motor vehicle laws and traffic regulations.
The complete audit can be found here:
Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick was sworn in as the 39th auditor of the State of Missouri in 2023. As State Auditor, he serves as Missouri’s taxpayer watchdog, making sure government at all levels is efficient, effective, and transparent. He is committed to rooting out fraud in government and ensuring those who are responsible for stealing taxpayer funds are held accountable for their actions. Auditor Fitzpatrick holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri.