Galloway supports bill that would bring transparency to awarding of state contracts

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced on Wednesday that a bill pending in the General Assembly would bring greater transparency to the awarding of state contracts.

Senate Bill 1060 requires individuals and entities entering into state contracts of more than $5,000 to disclose payments on $500 or more they have made to political organizations.

Galloway said as of right now, the identities of the contributors are anonymous, leading to “dark money.”

The proposed bill would exempt donations to committees or other organizations that are required to file contribution and expenditure reports with the Missouri Ethics Commission, making them public information.

“Missourians deserve to know when taxpayer dollars are being used in state contracts that go to dark money contributors,” Galloway said. “I support Senate Bill 1060, which would bring transparency to the contract process and prevent corruption in state government.”.