OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma lawmakers are siding with the state's Department of Veterans Affairs after a state audit criticized the agency.

The auditor's office received a letter Wednesday signed by 11 lawmakers. The letter accuses auditors of bias in an Aug. 1 audit that concluded Veterans Affairs has "a culture of fear and intimidation" at the Oklahoma City office, the Oklahoman reported .

"The report appears to not include all of the information gathered but information that would only serve to highlight a biased perspective," the lawmakers' letter stated.

Auditors spoke with more than 25...