Wrap: Cole County Circuit Clerk Brenda Umstattd's resignation is effective immediately.

State Auditor Tom Schweich rated the overall performance of the Cole County Circuit Clerk's office as "poor."

Schweich also cited "deficiencies in internal controls" and "noncompliance with legal provisions" as problem areas.

Cole County Presiding Judge Patricia Joyce will act as appointing authority for the circuit clerk until a replacement is named.

Joyce said the clerk's poor fiscal management put at risk "hundreds of thousands of dollars."

Reporting from Jefferson City, I'm Matt Evans. 

Wrap: State Auditor Tom Schweich rated the overall performance of the Cole County Circuit Court civil and criminal divisions as "poor."

The audit revealed nearly $15,000 of missing funds along with lack of controls and noncompliance with legal provisions.

Cole County Presiding Judge Patricia Joyce will act as appointing authority for the circuit clerk until a replacement is named.

In a press release Joyce said the clerk's poor fiscal management put at risk "hundreds of thousands of dollars."

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Matt Evans.