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 24 municipalities were required to file by Oct. 31, 2023 because their fiscal year ended April 30, none of which fill within the Quill’s coverage area.
The report also includes municipalities that filed required documents in October, but after their filing deadline.
Only one local municipality, Licking in Texas County, was included in that list. The report shows the community was required to file a financial report by Sept. 30, and filed it Oct. 23. It is not required to file a court addendum or certification.
A total of 105 nonmunicipal political subdivisions were required to submit financial reports by Oct. 31 for fiscal years ending April 30. Of those, two are local.
Oregon County Public Water Supply District 1 filed its report before the Oct. 31 deadline, on Sept. 12, and Shannon County Ambulance District filed on time as well, submitting its report Oct. 2.
