St. Louis, MO, August 5, 2026 —

WEBSTER GROVES, MO – A state investigation has uncovered that two former employees of Webster Groves, Missouri, improperly used city-issued credit cards for personal expenditures amounting to more than $4,300. The findings were detailed in a report released by the Missouri State Auditor’s office.

According to the audit, the personal purchases made by the former employees included expenses such as visits to strip clubs, a cannabis dispensary, and an Airbnb stay. The report points to a significant lack of oversight in the city’s financial management practices as the reason these improper charges were possible.

Both individuals implicated in the misuse of city funds are no longer employed by the city of Webster Groves. The state audit indicated that while the majority of the misused funds have been reimbursed to the city, a small portion remained outstanding at the time the report was compiled. The specific amount of the outstanding balance was not provided.

The Missouri State Auditor’s report detailed the findings of the investigation into the city’s financial practices, emphasizing the need for improved internal controls to prevent future occurrences of misuse of public funds. The exact timeline of the misuse or the specific dates of the purchases were not detailed in the summary provided.

The auditor’s office recommended that the city implement stricter policies and procedures for the use of city credit cards, including enhanced review and approval processes. The report did not specify any further actions taken against the former employees beyond their termination from city employment.



Story summarized from the original created by Rob Edwards on www.stlpr.org, see more information here.

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