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Kentucky Auditor Slams Governor for Extravagant Spending

2/20/2026

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Allison Ball, Kentucky State Auditor, criticized Governor Andy Beshear for extravagant spending in the executive branch.
Her report highlighted $183,576 in out-of-state travel, including a $7,632 limousine in Germany and a $17,013 dinner at a distillery.
Beshear's office did not respond to the report, which it said lacked context.
Ball noted that the General Assembly is reviewing the executive branch's spending as they prepare the budget.

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Allison Ball, Kentucky State Auditor, criticized Governor Andy Beshear for extravagant spending in the executive branch.
Her report highlighted $183,576 in out-of-state travel, including a $7,632 limousine in Germany and a $17,013 dinner at a distillery.
Beshear's office did not respond to the report, which it said lacked context.
Ball noted that the General Assembly is reviewing the executive branch's spending as they prepare the budget.