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 66 municipalities (64 cities and two villages) and 102 taxing districts were required to file by March 31 because their fiscal year ended on September 30. Of those entities, 132 filed financial reports timely. A total of 12 municipalities and 24 taxing districts failed to file financial reports on time.
These reports also include information on 12 municipalities (9 cities, 1 town, and 2 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:
Auditors Monthly Report 1 March 2026
and the full report of other political subdivisions:
Auditors Monthly Report 2 March 2026
Auditor Fitzpatrick was sworn in as the 39th auditor of the State of Missouri in 2023. As State Auditor, he serves as Missouri’s taxpayer watchdog, making sure government at all levels is efficient, effective, and transparent. He is committed to rooting out fraud in government and ensuring those who are responsible for stealing taxpayer funds are held accountable for their actions. Fitzpatrick holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri.