Noem's state credit card spending kept secret

In denying request, Auditor Rich Sattgast says records aren't public for 10 years; even though documents destroyed after seven years

South Dakota Auditor Rich Sattgast is refusing to turn over state credit card records for Govs. Kristi Noem and Dennis Daugaard, contending it would compromise their personal safety. 

Sattgast, responding to a public records request by The Dakota Scout, cited a provision in state law when arguing the records can only be released after they no longer exist.  

The request, denied June 20, sought bank statements, invoices and receipts for all purchases made by Noem and Daugaard on their state-issued credit cards. Purchases made on their cards are reimbursed with taxpayer funds.

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