A recently released Missouri State Auditor follow-up report prompted questions about Ray County’s progress in addressing recommendations from a 2023 audit. Resident Kurt Croix questioned commissioners during a recent meeting about findings contained in the report, including recommendations regarding Sunshine Law compliance and closed meetings. Ray County’s progress in addressing findings from a 2023 audit was labeled “poor” — the lowest rating possible — in a follow- up report released by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The follow-up review was conducted to assess the status of selected recommendations. While the follow-up found improvements in several areas, including controls and procedures within the Ray County Sheriff’s Office, auditors determined some recommendations remained only partially implemented and others had not been implemented. According to the report, auditors reviewed documentation provided by the county, including commission meeting minutes, as well…