W.Va. Audits Reveal $168 Million in Potential Savings

Governor says his administration has identified ways state government could save $168 million

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said his administration has identified ways the state could save more than $168 million a year. With a state general revenue budget of about $5.5 billion, that represents a little less than 3 percent. The governor said every bit of savings counts. In this case, he said, the process began with internal reviews across state government that identified several cost-saving possibilities that could save the state about $9.9 milli…

Morrisey: Audits of state agencies find $168 million in potential annual savings

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said today (Monday) the state could save more than $168 million annually after audits of three major state agencies and other potential savings were identified in state government.

Audit of W.Va. agencies identifies opportunity for $168M in annual savings

West Virginia officials released the results of an audit that analyzed the finances of three state agencies.

Morrisey: Audit finds $168M in potential savings

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said an outside audit on state agencies has revealed a potential $168 million in savings of tax-payer dollars.

Morrisey says outside audit revealed $168M in potential savings by cutting costs in 3 state agencies

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announces that an outside audit on state agencies has revealed a potential $168 million in savings of taxpayer dollars at the state Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey)Gov. Patrick Morrisey said an outside audit on state agencies has revealed a potential $168 million in savings of taxpayer dollars. He said $9.9 million of that tot…

W.Va. audits reveal $168 million in potential savings

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – A number of government audits have been completed to show where West Virginia taxpayer dollars are being spent and where to cut unnecessary spending. During a p…