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Sunshine Law put to test

November 8, 1999
By: Sakina Dewji
State Capital Bureau

Missouri's State Auditor reports she found the state's public records law is being violated by nearly half of Missouri's public bodies. Sakina Dewji has the story from Jefferson City.

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Nearly half of public bodies across the state fail to comply with Missouri's Sunshine Law according to a performance audit report released by Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill.

The law outlines the public's right to obtain public information from political subdivisions. However, not all subdivisions are aware of the law.

Kristin Cook, spokeswoman for Missouri State Auditor says the aim of the audit is to raise awareness of the law.

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From Jefferson City, Sakina Dewji.

Nearly half of Missouri's political subdivisions do not adhere to Missouri's Sunshine Law, a performance audit report by Missouri State Auditor reveals. Sakina Dewji has the story from Jefferson City.

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Sunshine Law requires government agencies and jurisdiction to provide public information to anyone requesting it. An audit conducted by the Missouri State Auditor shows that almost half of the political subdivisions fail to respond properly to such requests.

Kristin Cook, spokeswoman for Missouri State Auditor says the aim of the audit is to raise awareness of the law.

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Sunshine Law was enacted to ensure that public governmental bodies conduct their business in a manner that is open to public scrutiny.

From Jefferson City, Sakina Dewji.