Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of cities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws.
One report includes cities, towns and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection and other taxing districts. The entities are required to file annual financial reports with the State Auditor's Office within six months of the end of their fiscal year.
A total of 65 municipalities were required to file by March 31 because their fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2023. Of those, 47 filed timely financial reports. Of the 62 municipalities required to file a municipal court addendum, 34 filed on time, and of the 37 required to file a certification of compliance with municipal court procedures, 20 filed on time.
In Ozark County, the City of Gainesville did not file its documents before the deadline; it was not required to file a court certification. Theodosia filed its financial report Jan. 17, but did not file its court addendum before the deadline. The village was also not required to file certification.
A total of 97 nonmunicipal political subdivisions were required to submit financial reports by March 31 because their fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2023. Of them, 79 filed their financial reports before the deadline.
Howell-Oregon County Public Water Supply District 2 did not submit its report on time, the auditor’s office reported.
