Auditor candidates favor training

The Sun Herald, 10/5/7

Each candidate for state auditor says if he’s elected one of his priorities would be to provide more training for office staff and county officials.

Democrat Mike Sumrall of Mount Olive said he wants to train state auditor’s employees to conduct financial reviews of all types of county offices, school districts, universities and state agencies.

Republican state Sen. Stacey Pickering of Laurel said he wants to ensure that county officials are properly trained about state purchasing and inventory laws. Pickering said local officials also should be aware of how any new legislative laws might affect their financial obligations.