Misused public fundsOversight & ethics enforcement
Missouri State Auditor found the former Randolph County sheriff responsible for at least $222,605 in county funds that were misappropriated or inappropriately spent, and recommended criminal prosecution
Confidence: Confirmed · 1 sourceRandolph County · Oct 13, 2026
Subject of this story
Aaron Wilson, Former Randolph County Sheriff
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Oversight
Randolph County Commission (Missouri)
Missouri State Auditor's Office
What happened
A September 9, 2025 report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gave the Randolph County Sheriff's Office the lowest possible rating of 'poor'. It states that former Sheriff Aaron Wilson, who had been barred from accessing county funds by a restraining order while in office, is responsible for at least $222,605 in county funds that were misappropriated or inappropriately spent, with nearly $2,000 still missing. The report recommends the County Commission work with law enforcement to pursue criminal prosecution. This entry records the Auditor's findings and recommendation; it does not record any charge.
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Auditor Fitzpatrick uncovers more than $224,000 in misappropriated and missing funds in the Randolph County Sheriff's OfficeA new report from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick finds the former Randolph County Sheriff, who was barred from accessing county funds by a restraining order while still in office, is responsible for at least $222,605 in county funds that were misappropriated or inappropriately spent, and nearly $2,000 that is still missing.
Response
Aaron Wilson
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