Auditor Fitzpatrick releases monthly reports on municipalities and special district financial information

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 416 taxing districts were required to file by December 31 because their fiscal year ended on June 30. Of those entities, 549 filed financial reports timely. A total of 98 municipalities and 95 taxing districts failed to file financial reports on time.

These reports also include information on 9 municipalities (7 cities, 1 town, and 1 village) and 9 taxing districts that submitted late financial reports or other related documents during the month of December 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.