CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

FRANKFORT — State Auditor Allison Ball released the audit of the 2023 financial statement of Martin County Sheriff John Kirk. The only comment on the audit report was one that is common to government offices in smaller counties: The sheriff did not have an adequate number of office staff to segregate duties.

The document also notes Sheriff Kirk’s response to the finding. 

“Due to a limited budget, we are unable to have adequate office staff to adequately separate duties. We will continue to use compensating controls as much as possible,” Sheriff Kirk responded.

The audit is available on the auditor’s website: auditor.ky.gov.