June 7, 2016: WAPT: Mississippi auditor being called up for National Guard duty
State Auditor Stacey Pickering is being called to active duty in the Mississippi Air National Guard.
State Auditor Stacey Pickering is being called to active duty in the Mississippi Air National Guard.
Apr 9, 2016: Sun Herald: DMR records: Mississippi's auditor has it backward
Stacey Pickering spoke on the Paul Gallo radio show Friday morning about the public records case against DMR that the Sun Herald won in Chancery Court and lost on appeal.
Stacey Pickering spoke on the Paul Gallo radio show Friday morning about the public records case against DMR that the Sun Herald won in Chancery Court and lost on appeal.
Mar 10, 2016: WAPT: Grand jury indicts Downtown Jackson Partners leader Ben Allen
The head of a downtown Jackson development group is charged with misusing money in an investigation that has also led to hindering prosecution charges against two high-ranking employees of state Auditor Stacey Pickering.
The head of a downtown Jackson development group is charged with misusing money in an investigation that has also led to hindering prosecution charges against two high-ranking employees of state Auditor Stacey Pickering.
Jan 11, 2016: newsMs: Former Cafeteria Worker Gets Time in Jail
State auditor Stacey Pickering says Jerry Howard was sentenced to eight years to serve and two years suspended, for taking food paid for by the National Guard that never made it to the menus. That’s grand larceny.
State auditor Stacey Pickering says Jerry Howard was sentenced to eight years to serve and two years suspended, for taking food paid for by the National Guard that never made it to the menus. That’s grand larceny.
Jan 8, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: Auditors explain review of Bay files
Representatives of Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering's office on Tuesday introduced themselves to members of the Bay St. Louis City Council at the council's public meeting.
Representatives of Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering's office on Tuesday introduced themselves to members of the Bay St. Louis City Council at the council's public meeting.
Jan 6, 2016: Oxford Eagle: Former Lafayette County employee sentenced for embezzlement
“I’d like to thank Lafayette County District Attorney, Ben Creekmore, for referring this case to us after an internal audit, and De Soto County District Attorney, John Champion, for handling the prosecution,” said State Auditor Stacey Pickering. “Both attorneys have handled this case in the utmost professional manner.”
“I’d like to thank Lafayette County District Attorney, Ben Creekmore, for referring this case to us after an internal audit, and De Soto County District Attorney, John Champion, for handling the prosecution,” said State Auditor Stacey Pickering. “Both attorneys have handled this case in the utmost professional manner.”
Nov 23, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Terry Mayor Nicholson Pleads Guilty, Resigns
“Considering the size and limited budget of the town, this case is even more egregious,” said State Auditor Stacey Pickering. “My office has already issued a demand to the Mayor in the amount of $56,966.27, and I look forward to returning the money to the Town and justice being served in this case.”
“Considering the size and limited budget of the town, this case is even more egregious,” said State Auditor Stacey Pickering. “My office has already issued a demand to the Mayor in the amount of $56,966.27, and I look forward to returning the money to the Town and justice being served in this case.”
Oct 19, 2015: Mississippi PEP: VIDEO: Pender grills State Auditor Pickering over campaign finance issues during CL Editorial Board meeting.
Clarion Ledger political writer Geoff Pender took the opportunity during a recent Editorial Board meeting to question State Auditor Stacey Pickering about the still unanswered questions surrounding reports of misspending of campaign dollars, and a FBI investigation into unpaid taxes.
Clarion Ledger political writer Geoff Pender took the opportunity during a recent Editorial Board meeting to question State Auditor Stacey Pickering about the still unanswered questions surrounding reports of misspending of campaign dollars, and a FBI investigation into unpaid taxes.
Oct 16, 2015: Hechinger Report: Under pressure: Some Mississippi educators told to stay quiet on school funding battle
Districts were told they could inform voters about what 42 is, but could not advocate for or against it, state auditor Stacey Pickering said.
Districts were told they could inform voters about what 42 is, but could not advocate for or against it, state auditor Stacey Pickering said.
Oct 14, 2015: Madison County Journal: Pickering denies audit was intentional
A spokesman for the State Auditor's Office says Auditor Stacey Pickering had no hand in selecting the 45 municipalities and public entities selected for an annual PERS audit.
A spokesman for the State Auditor's Office says Auditor Stacey Pickering had no hand in selecting the 45 municipalities and public entities selected for an annual PERS audit.
Oct 9, 2015: MyFox Memphis: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Republican incumbent Stacey Pickering: Raised $301,725. Spent $298,162. Cash on hand $30,785.
Republican incumbent Stacey Pickering: Raised $301,725. Spent $298,162. Cash on hand $30,785.
Oct 14, 2015: Ryan Brown: Cottonmouth:What's In Stacey Pickering's Garage
Aug 18, 2015: Vicksburg Post: State Auditor issues county check in Palmertree case
State Auditor Stacey Pickering hand delivered the board of supervisors a check for more than a quarter million dollars recovered from jailed former Circuit Clerk Shelly Ashley-Palmertree.
State Auditor Stacey Pickering hand delivered the board of supervisors a check for more than a quarter million dollars recovered from jailed former Circuit Clerk Shelly Ashley-Palmertree.
Aug 4, 2015: WLBT: 5 statewide incumbents win GOP primaries in Mississippi
Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves each pushed aside one candidate who had spent little money, while Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Auditor Stacey Pickering and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney defeated challengers who criticized their performance in office.
Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves each pushed aside one candidate who had spent little money, while Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Auditor Stacey Pickering and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney defeated challengers who criticized their performance in office.
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Aug 3, 2015: Mississippi Conservative Daily: A Note to Conservative Voters: Stacey Pickering is THE Establishment Candidate in the Race for State Auditor
Stacey Pickering is the Establishment’s man in this race, regardless of personal feelings about his opponent. The Barbours are backing Pickering, which should be the measuring stick for determining Establishment membership. Austin Barbour is raising money for Pickering’s campaign. And it’s widely believed that Pickering is protecting the Barbours in his lofty position. Pickering, it might also be noted, chaired Mitt Romney’s campaign in Mississippi. You can’t get any more Establishment than that. Aug 2, 2015: WLOX: In his own words: Stacey Pickering
Aug 1, 2015: Mississippi PEP: Clarion Ledger endorses Mary Hawkins Butler for State Auditor.
Incumbent Stacey Pickering is currently dogged with too many questions about no-bid contracts using state funds and the possibility of illegal campaign expenditures, both of which are the target of an FBI investigation. |
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July 23, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Sources: FBI probing Pickering campaign funds
The FBI has been investigating State Auditor Stacey Pickering’s campaign finance records since at least March, multiple sources, including one of his former campaign staffers, confirmed.
The FBI has been investigating State Auditor Stacey Pickering’s campaign finance records since at least March, multiple sources, including one of his former campaign staffers, confirmed.
June 11, 2015: Washington Times: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Republican incumbent Stacey Pickering: Raised $230,976. Spent $47,513. Cash on hand $210,685. |
July 21, 2015: WDAM: State candidates campaign in Lamar County
Among the attendees were State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, candidate for Attorney Gen. Mike Hurst, candidate for Southern District Public Service Commissioner Tony Smith as well as Stacey Pickering and Mary Hawkins Butler, who are both running for state auditor. July 16, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Incumbents rack up cash
Republican incumbent Stacey Pickering: Raised $232,826. Spent $102,261. Cash on hand $157,787. May 27, 2015: Desot0 Times Tribune: State Auditor's race heating up
The G.O.P. candidates, in alphabetical order, for State Auditor are Mary Hawkins-Butler and incumbent State Auditor Stacey Pickering. May 13, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Candidates raise $2.3 million
Auditor Stacey Pickering posted strong numbers with $204,071 raised and $213,797 cash-on-hand. His opponent in the Republican Primary, Madison Mayor Mary Harkins Butler raised $142,945 and has $112,825 cash-on-hand. Butler and her husband contributed $125,000 to the campaign. Democrat Jocelyn Pritchett raised $63,603 and maintains $46,237 cash-on-hand. She gave her campaign $11,063. The Reform candidate for Auditor did not file a report. |
May 13, 2015: MBJ: Auditor demands former Pontotoc County clerk pay money back
Mississippi state auditor Stacey Pickering has demanded nearly $14,000 from a former Pontotoc County employee after noticing a shortage in a county account.
Mississippi state auditor Stacey Pickering has demanded nearly $14,000 from a former Pontotoc County employee after noticing a shortage in a county account.
Apr 24, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 'Going for the jugular' - Warnock to sue Madison mayor
Butler, who is running for state auditor this year, attacked her opponent, State Auditor Stacy Pickering, Madison County engineer Rudy Warnock and Madison County Supervisor Gerald Steen.
Butler, who is running for state auditor this year, attacked her opponent, State Auditor Stacy Pickering, Madison County engineer Rudy Warnock and Madison County Supervisor Gerald Steen.
Apr 10, 2015: Laurel Leader-Call: Auditor hopeful campaigns on Pickering’s home turf
State auditor candidate Mary Hawkins Butler came to incumbent opponent Stacey Pickering’s hometown
State auditor candidate Mary Hawkins Butler came to incumbent opponent Stacey Pickering’s hometown
Mar 30, 2015: WLBT: Palmertree pleads guilty to more embezzlement charges
"This is just another step in that case now that the district attorney has taken," says State Auditor Stacey Pickering. "We will look expecting the judge to rule in the civil portion of that case that we've been working over the next few days and ultimately against the bonding company as we continue to wrap that case up and make the citizens of Warren County whole."
"This is just another step in that case now that the district attorney has taken," says State Auditor Stacey Pickering. "We will look expecting the judge to rule in the civil portion of that case that we've been working over the next few days and ultimately against the bonding company as we continue to wrap that case up and make the citizens of Warren County whole."
Mar 30, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Terry Mayor Rod Nicholson charged with embezzlement
"As an elected official, the public places a vote of confidence in you to always do what is best for those whom you represent," said State Auditor Stacey Pickering. " It is truly unfortunate when that trust is broken for personal gain."
"As an elected official, the public places a vote of confidence in you to always do what is best for those whom you represent," said State Auditor Stacey Pickering. " It is truly unfortunate when that trust is broken for personal gain."
Mar 10, 2015: Southern Political Report: Mississippi Democrats set for another shellacking
Republican incumbents are favored in the other down-ballot races, although Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler (R) should give state Auditor Stacey Pickering (R) a serious primary challenge.
Republican incumbents are favored in the other down-ballot races, although Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler (R) should give state Auditor Stacey Pickering (R) a serious primary challenge.
Mar 4, 2015:: Neshoba Democrat: Candidate slate set for primaries
For State Auditor: incumbent Stacey Pickering of Jones and Mary Hawkins Butler of Madison, both Republicans; and Joce Pepper Pritchett of Jackson, a Democrat.
For State Auditor: incumbent Stacey Pickering of Jones and Mary Hawkins Butler of Madison, both Republicans; and Joce Pepper Pritchett of Jackson, a Democrat.
Feb 17, 2015: Y'all Politics: Stacey Pickering is 100% in for re-election for State Auditor job
Mark Twain was widely credited with the saying, “the rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.” So, too, it appears have been the rumors of Stacey Pickering’s political demise.
Mark Twain was widely credited with the saying, “the rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.” So, too, it appears have been the rumors of Stacey Pickering’s political demise.
Feb 9, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler qualifies to run for auditor
Hawkins, a Republican, will challenge incumbent two-term Auditor Stacey Pickering, who has said he is seeking re-election.
Hawkins, a Republican, will challenge incumbent two-term Auditor Stacey Pickering, who has said he is seeking re-election.
Jan 13, 2015: WCBI: State Auditor Speaks to Lowndes Co Republican Women in Columbus
Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering was in Columbus this afternoon talking about his record as the guest speaker for the Lowndes County Republican Women.
Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering was in Columbus this afternoon talking about his record as the guest speaker for the Lowndes County Republican Women.
Jan 6, 2015: Sun Herald: Madison mayor just might challenge Pickering
t's a place where the average voter probably has at best a vague recollection of her but where Auditor Stacey Pickering still has some explaining to do about his handling of the DMR affair. He ended up in hot water down here with a chancery judge holding him in contempt after the Sun Herald took him to court in a public records case.
t's a place where the average voter probably has at best a vague recollection of her but where Auditor Stacey Pickering still has some explaining to do about his handling of the DMR affair. He ended up in hot water down here with a chancery judge holding him in contempt after the Sun Herald took him to court in a public records case.
Sept 17, 2014: Gulf Live: State auditor's office investigating Jackson County Sheriff's Department
State Auditor Stacey Pickering's office is currently investigating the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, department spokeswoman Cherie Ward confirmed this afternoon.
State Auditor Stacey Pickering's office is currently investigating the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, department spokeswoman Cherie Ward confirmed this afternoon.
Sept 17, 2014: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Hood, Pickering, MAEP suit
State law requires State Auditor Stacey Pickering to review the calculations in the MAEP formula which determine funding for districts. In a letter last week to Gov. Phil Bryant and House and Senate leadership, Pickering reported his office, "finds the data entered into the MAEP formula are not reliable nor do the data support the requests for MAEP funding made on behalf of the State's school districts."
Sept 15, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who might run for what and why
Folks wonder whether Republican State Auditor Stacey Pickering, under fire from McDaniel supporters in his home Jones County, will seek re-election. Pickering bowing out could create another free-for-all.
Sept 12, 2014: Keep Public Schools Public: State Auditor Pickering: MAEP Formula Not Reliable
The Mississippi Adequate Education Program, also known at MAEP, is the formula used to fund public school districts in the state. The State Auditor, Stacey Pickering says there is a flaw in the system when it comes to districts reporting the number of students attending school
July 29, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Stacey Pickering Argues Against a Study Concluding that Mississippi is the Most Corrupt State
Cheol Liu of the City University of Hong Kong and John L. Mikesell of Indiana University—who looked the rate at which public employees in each of the 50 U.S. states had been convicted on federal corruption charges from 1976 to 2008 to determine which state was the most corrupt in the union
July 19, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who’s running for what in ’15
Republican state Rep. Mark Baker and Andy Taggart, GOP leader, author and former chief of staff to Gov. Kirk Fordice, are still testing the waters on a challenge to Hood for attorney general.
State law requires State Auditor Stacey Pickering to review the calculations in the MAEP formula which determine funding for districts. In a letter last week to Gov. Phil Bryant and House and Senate leadership, Pickering reported his office, "finds the data entered into the MAEP formula are not reliable nor do the data support the requests for MAEP funding made on behalf of the State's school districts."
Sept 15, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who might run for what and why
Folks wonder whether Republican State Auditor Stacey Pickering, under fire from McDaniel supporters in his home Jones County, will seek re-election. Pickering bowing out could create another free-for-all.
Sept 12, 2014: Keep Public Schools Public: State Auditor Pickering: MAEP Formula Not Reliable
The Mississippi Adequate Education Program, also known at MAEP, is the formula used to fund public school districts in the state. The State Auditor, Stacey Pickering says there is a flaw in the system when it comes to districts reporting the number of students attending school
July 29, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Stacey Pickering Argues Against a Study Concluding that Mississippi is the Most Corrupt State
Cheol Liu of the City University of Hong Kong and John L. Mikesell of Indiana University—who looked the rate at which public employees in each of the 50 U.S. states had been convicted on federal corruption charges from 1976 to 2008 to determine which state was the most corrupt in the union
July 19, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Pender: Who’s running for what in ’15
Republican state Rep. Mark Baker and Andy Taggart, GOP leader, author and former chief of staff to Gov. Kirk Fordice, are still testing the waters on a challenge to Hood for attorney general.
Apr 7, 2013: MBJ: Warren Circuit Court clerk free on bond after embezzlement indictment
State Auditor Stacy Pickering’s legal wrangling with Warren County Circuit Court Clerk Shelly Palmertree over claims she vastly overpaid herself in office took a turn toward criminal prosecution Wednesday morning with Palmertree’s indictment and arrest.
State Auditor Stacy Pickering’s legal wrangling with Warren County Circuit Court Clerk Shelly Palmertree over claims she vastly overpaid herself in office took a turn toward criminal prosecution Wednesday morning with Palmertree’s indictment and arrest.
Stacey Eugene Pickering (born July 12, 1968, Laurel, Mississippi), a Republican, is the State Auditor of Mississippi, serving since 2008. He was first elected in 2007 and was re-elected in November 2011 by an overwhleming majority, receiving 75.6% of the vote in the general election. Over $21 million has been recovered since first taking office in January 2008.