(Des Moines, Iowa) – Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand today (Thursday), released a report on a special investigation of the Cerro Gordo County Auditor’s Office for the period January 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024. The special investigation was requested by County officials as a result of concerns regarding certain transactions processed by the County Auditor, Adam Wedmore.

Sand reported the special investigation identified $663.58 of improper disbursements and $499.42 of unsupported disbursements. However, because County records were not sufficiently maintained, it was not possible to determine if additional amounts were improperly disbursed. Sand reported the $663.58 of improper disbursements identified include $640.00 of improper postage for campaign mailers by Mr. Wednore for his County Auditor’s re-election efforts using the County’s Pitney Bowes postage machine, and $23.58 of reimbursement checks issued to Mr. Wedmore for excessive mileage claimed. The $499.42 of unsupported disbursements identified includes postage using the County’s Pitney Bowes postage machine, and reimbursements to Mr. Wedmore.

Sand recommended County officials implement procedures to ensure the County’s internal controls are strengthened, including ensuring access controls are added to the County’s postage machine, periodic independent reviews of postage charges, and all disbursements are properly supported.

Copies of the report have been filed with the Division of Criminal Investigation, the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, the Cerro Gordo County Attorney’s Office, and the Attorney General’s Office. A copy of the report is also available for review on the Auditor of State’s website at Special Interest Reports.

Cerro Gordo Auditors Office Report