Michael Cash v. Missouri Department of Revenue Scott Leary, Administrator

Michael Cash was a tax auditor with the Department of Revenue (the “DOR” or “Department”). The DOR terminated Cash’s employment on the basis that he had failed to comply with the Department’s document handling policies during an audit. Cash appealed to the Administrative Hearing Commission (the “AHC” or “Commission”), contending that his termination was “not for the good of the service.” The Commission agreed, and reinstated Cash to his position. The Circuit Court of Cole County reversed the AHC’s decision. This appeal follows. We conclude that substantial evidence supported the Commission’s…