A state audit of St. Louis’ former prosecutor found that she spent the equivalent of seven weeks in nursing school classes during office business hours.

Former Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner spent more than $50,000 without permission and allowed the rate of cases processed to crater while spending nearly 35 work days taking nursing courses, an audit from the Missouri State Auditor said.

The press conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. in Downtown St. Louis. The press release announcing the press conference said the office will release the full report.