Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released the results of an audit of the Independence Events Center Community Improvement District, which found excessive fees, conflict of interest and a lack of oversight on spending.
The taxing district was established in 2007 to fund land acquisitions and construction of the Independence Events Center, now known as Silverstein Eye Centers Arena, on the southeast corner of Missouri Highway 291 and U.S. Highway 40. Bonds worth $85.24 million were issued between…
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released the results of an audit of the Independence Events Center Community Improvement District, which found excessive fees, conflict of interest and a lack of oversight on spending.
The taxing district was established in 2007 to fund land acquisitions and construction of the Independence Events Center, now known as Silverstein Eye Centers Arena, on the southeast corner of Missouri Highway 291 and U.S. Highway 40. Bonds worth $85.24 million were issued between…