A whistleblower triggered an investigation into the Hickman Mills School District by the Missouri State Auditor's Office in March.

After discovering evidence of financial mismanagement, Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced on Thursday that it would conduct a full audit "that will look closely at most aspects of district operations."

The former superintendent, Yaw Obeng, was fired in July without cause.

Dr. Dennis Carpenter, who served as superintendent at Hickman Mills from 2013 to 2017, is back as interim superintendent until the district finds a permanent replacement.

He's been back for fourteen days. Since then, the state audit and the district's finances have been immediate priorities.

"I think sunlight is the best disinfectant," Dr. Carpenter said during a press conference. "Thing

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