Missouri State Auditor releases municipality compliance report

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities 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.  These 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 8 municipalities and 13 taxing districts were required to file by August 31 because their fiscal year ended on February 28. Of those entities, 13 filed financial reports timely.

These reports also include information on 38 municipalities and 95 taxing districts that submitted late financial reports or other related documents during the month of August to the State Auditor’s Office.