02/04/2026 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick 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. Per state regulation, 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 326 municipalities (257 cities,
5 towns, and 64 villages) and 424 taxing districts were required to file by December
31 because their fiscal year ended on June 30. Of those entities, 575 filed financial
reports timely. A total of 95 municipalities and 80 taxing districts failed to
file financial reports on time.
These reports also include information
on 15 municipalities (11
cities and 4 villages) and 16 taxing districts that submitted late financial
reports or other related documents to the State Auditor's Office.
Reports received are searchable online. The complete report
of municipalities is here and the full report of other
political subdivisions is here.
