Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 55

Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 55
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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.010 Office authorized (certain first class counties).

55.010. Office authorized (certain first class counties). — In all counties of the first class having a charter form of government there shall be a county auditor who is the budget officer and accounting officer of the county and who shall perform all the duties imposed by the county budget law upon the budget officer and accounting officer. The county commission shall appoint and fix the compensation of some competent person as county auditor, who shall serve for a term of four years from and after the first day of January, 1947, and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. In case of a vacancy in the office of county auditor caused by death, resignation or otherwise, the county commission shall appoint some qualified person for the unexpired term of the county auditor. The county commission shall employ and fix the compensation of clerical and other assistants to the county auditor necessary to enable him to efficiently perform his duties. (L. 1945 p. 611 § 10919a, A. 1949 H.B. 2013, A.L. 1959 S.B. 60, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.020 Bond (certain first class counties).

55.020. Bond (certain first class counties). — Before taking over his duties, the county auditor of a county of the first class having a charter form of government shall give bond to the county in such amount and with such surety as shall be required by the county commission. The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance by such county auditor of all those duties which are imposed upon him by section 55.030 , and by chapter 50 , and which are or may hereafter be imposed upon him by any other statutory provision relating to county auditors. The cost of the bond shall be paid from the general revenue fund of the county. (RSMo 1939 § 10921, A.L. 1945 p. 611, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.030 To prescribe accounting system - other duties (certain first class counties).

55.030. To prescribe accounting system — other duties (certain first class counties). — The county auditor of a county having a charter form of government shall prescribe, with the approval of the governing body of the county and the state auditor, the accounting system of the county. He shall keep accounts of all appropriations and expenditures made by the governing body of the county; and no warrant shall be drawn or obligation incurred without his certification that an unencumbered balance, sufficient to pay the same, remains in the appropriation account against which such warrant or obligation is to be charged. He shall audit and examine all accounts, demands, and claims of every kind and character presented for payment against such county, and shall approve to the governing body of the county all lawful, true, and just accounts, demands, and claims of every kind and character payable out of the county revenue or out of any county funds before the same shall be allowed and a warrant issued therefor. Whenever the county auditor deems it necessary to the proper examination of any account, demand, or claim, he may examine the parties, witnesses, and others on oath or affirmation touching any matter or circumstance in the examination of such account, demand, or claim. At the direction of the governing body of the county, he shall audit the accounts of all officers and employees of the county and upon their retirement from office and shall keep a correct account between the county and all county officers; and he shall examine all records and settlements made by them for and with the governing body of the county or with each other; and the county auditor shall, at all reasonable times, have access to all books, county records, or papers kept by any county or township officer, employee, or road overseer. He may keep an inventory of all county property under the control and management of the various officers and departments and shall annually take an inventory of any such property at an original value of one thousand dollars or more showing the amount, location and estimated value thereof. He shall perform such other duties in relation to the fiscal administration of the county as the governing body of the county shall from time to time prescribe. The county auditor shall not be personally liable for any costs for any proceeding instituted against him in his official capacity. (RSMo 1939 § 10920, A.L. 1945 p. 611, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678, A.L. 1989 H.B. 294, A.L. 2011 H.B. 142)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.040 Office created (second class and certain first class counties).

55.040. Office created (second class and certain first class counties). — The office of county auditor is hereby created in all counties of the first class not having a charter form of government and in all counties of the second class in this state, and the provisions of sections 55.050 to 55.300 , except the provisions of section 55.125 , shall apply to all such counties. (RSMo 1939 § 13862, A.L. 1945 p. 1406, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12199; 1919 § 9597; 1909 § 3818

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.045 Election of county auditor prior to becoming second class county.

55.045. Election of county auditor prior to becoming second class county. — In any county of the third class which will become a county of the second class on the first day of January next following the general election at which a county auditor would normally be elected for a county of the second class, candidates may file and stand for election for the office of county auditor in such third class county and the winner of the election for each office shall assume his duties on the first day of January next following the election for the full four-year term of office. (L. 1974 H.B. 1497, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.050 Term of office - vacancy, how filled (second class and certain first class ...

55.050. Term of office — vacancy, how filled (second class and certain first class counties). — At the general election in the year 1946, and every four years thereafter, a county auditor shall be elected in each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and in each county of the second class. He shall be commissioned by the governor and shall enter upon the discharge of his duties on the first Monday in January next ensuing his election. He shall hold his office for the term of four years and until his successor is duly elected and qualified, unless he is sooner removed from office. If a vacancy occurs in the office by death, resignation, removal, refusal to act, or otherwise, the governor shall fill the vacancy by appointing some eligible person to the office, who shall discharge the duties thereof until the next general election, at which time an auditor shall be chosen for the remainder of the term, who shall hold his office until his successor is duly elected and qualified, unless sooner removed. (RSMo 1939 § 13863, A.L. 1945 p. 1406, A.L. 1959 S.B. 60, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12200; 1919 § 9598; 1909 § 3819

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.060 Qualifications (second class and certain first class counties).

55.060. Qualifications (second class and certain first class counties). — No person shall be elected or appointed county auditor of a county of the first class not having a charter form of government or of a county of the second class unless he is a citizen of the United States above the age of twenty-one years, and has resided within the state for one whole year and within the county for which he is elected or appointed for three months immediately preceding the election or his appointment. He shall also be a person familiar with the theory and practice of accounting by education, training and experience and able to perform the duties imposed upon the county auditor by the provisions of this chapter. The county auditor shall, after his appointment or election, reside in the county for which he is auditor. (RSMo 1939 § 13864, A.L. 1945 p. 1406, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12201; 1919 § 9599; 1909 § 3820

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.070 Bond (second class and certain first class counties).

55.070. Bond (second class and certain first class counties). — The county auditor of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class, before he enters on the duties of his office, shall enter into bond, payable to the county, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, to be approved by the county commission, conditioned that he will faithfully perform the duties of his office and deliver to his successor, safe and undefaced, all books, records, papers, and furniture belonging to his office; which bond shall be recorded in the recorder's office of the county and then deposited and safely kept in the office of the clerk of the county commission. (RSMo 1939 § 13865, A.L. 1945 p. 1406, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12202; 1919 § 9600; 1909 § 3821 CROSS REFERENCE: Bonds of county officers, 107.010 to 107.110

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.080 Certificate of election - oath of office.

55.080. Certificate of election — oath of office. — The auditor shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, take and subscribe to an oath endorsed on his certificate of election that he will support the Constitution of the United States and of the state of Missouri, and faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties of his office; which certificate and the oath of office endorsed thereon shall be recorded in the recorder's office of the county and then deposited and safely kept in the office of the clerk of the county commission. (RSMo 1939 § 13866, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12203; 1919 § 9601; 1909 § 3822

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.091 Compensation of county auditor - training program, attendance required, ...

55.091. Compensation of county auditor — training program, attendance required, when, expenses, compensation (second, third and fourth class counties and Clay County). — 1. The county auditor in any county, other than in a first classification chartered county or a first classification county not having a charter form of government and not containing any part of a city with a population of three hundred thousand or more, shall receive an annual salary computed on an assessed valuation basis as set forth in the following schedule. The assessed valuation factor shall be the amount thereof as shown for the year next preceding the computation. The provisions of this section shall not permit or require a reduction in the amount of compensation being paid for the office of auditor on January 1, 1997. 2. Two thousand dollars of the salary authorized in this section shall be payable to the auditor only if the auditor has completed at least twenty hours of classroom instruction each calendar year relating to the operations of the auditor's office when approved by a professional association of the county auditors of Missouri unless exempted from the training by the professional association. The professional association approving the program shall provide a certificate of completion to each auditor who completes the training program and shall send a list of certified auditors to the treasurer of each county. Expenses incurred attending the training session may be reimbursed to the county auditor in the same manner as other expenses as may be appropriated for that purpose. 3. The county auditor in any county, other than a first classification charter county, shall not, except upon two-thirds vote of all the members of the salary commission, receive an annual compensation less than the total compensation being received for the office of county auditor in the particular county for services rendered or performed on the date the salary commission votes. (L. 1987 S.B. 65, et al. § 2, A.L. 1988 S.B. 431, A.L. 1997 S.B. 11) CROSS REFERENCE: Compensation in certain first classification counties, 50.343

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.100 Appointment of deputies (second class and certain first class counties).

55.100. Appointment of deputies (second class and certain first class counties). — The county auditor, in counties of the first class not having a charter form of government and in counties of the second class, may appoint with the approval of the county commission the deputies that are necessary for the efficient operation of his office. Any deputy shall possess the same qualifications as the auditor and take a like oath of office, and may in the name of his principal perform the duties of the auditor. The auditor and his sureties are responsible for the conduct of any deputy. A deputy shall receive the salary fixed by the county auditor, with the approval of the county commission. (RSMo 1939 § 13885, A.L. 1945 p. 1406, A.L. 1959 S.B. 60, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12222; 1919 § 9620; 1909 § 3841

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.110 Appointment of clerical assistants (second class and certain first class ...

55.110. Appointment of clerical assistants (second class and certain first class counties). — The county auditor in counties of the first class not having a charter form of government and in counties of the second class may also employ the office and clerical assistants, with the approval of the county commission, that are deemed necessary for the proper and efficient operation of his office, at the salaries fixed by the county auditor, with the approval of the county commission. (L. 1945 p. 1406 § 13885a, A.L. 1959 S.B. 60, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.120 Office and supplies to be furnished by county (second class and certain ...

55.120. Office and supplies to be furnished by county (second class and certain first class counties). — The county commission of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall provide, at the expense of the county, suitable books, stationery and furniture for the office of county auditor, and the commission shall also furnish the auditor with a suitable office, and the auditor shall keep his office at such place as the commission directs, and shall there keep the records, books, papers and property belonging to his office. (RSMo 1939 § 13867, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12204; 1919 § 9602; 1909 § 3823

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.125 Auditor shall maintain branch office, where (second class counties).

55.125. Auditor shall maintain branch office, where (second class counties). — 1. In every county of the second class which prior to January 2, 1979, had a court of common pleas, the county auditor shall maintain a branch office for the convenience of taxpayers in the city where the court of common pleas was located in addition to his office in the county if the county collector maintains a branch office in that city. 2. The county commission shall provide suitable office space and equipment for the office, and may require the office to be located in the same place as the branch collector's office is located. 3. The auditor, subject to the approval of the county commission, shall employ necessary deputies, assistants, or clerks to operate the branch office, and shall fix their compensation which shall be paid from the county treasury in the same manner as other county employees are paid. 4. The auditor shall not receive any additional compensation for maintaining this branch office. (L. 1967 p. 129 § 2, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Effective 1-02-79

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.130 Shall countersign all warrants (second class and certain first class counties).

55.130. Shall countersign all warrants (second class and certain first class counties). — The county auditor of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall countersign all warrants issued by the county commission, and shall keep a record of the date thereof, the number of same, to whom issued, the amount thereof, and upon what fund drawn. (RSMo 1939 § 13870, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12207; 1919 § 9065; 1909 § 3826

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.140 Access to all licenses (second class and certain first class counties).

55.140. Access to all licenses (second class and certain first class counties). — The county auditor of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall have access to all records, collections, and settlements for all licenses issued by the county and shall receive a monthly listing from each office issuing the licenses stating the name of the party or parties to whom issued. (RSMo 1939 § 13869, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1316) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12206; 1919 § 9604; 1909 § 3825

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.150 Auditor to set up accounting system - requirements (second class and ...

55.150. Auditor to set up accounting system — requirements (second class and certain first class counties). — The county auditor of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall set up and follow an accounting system in his office which shall comply with the following requirements: A double entry accounting system shall be provided. The system shall provide for each fund, appropriate accounts to record and classify the property, resources, and liabilities of the county; to record and classify the receipts for the fiscal period by sources or kind, and to record and classify the expenditures for the fiscal period according to the purpose and object for which incurred, and in such detail as to be conveniently comparable with budget appropriations for each purpose or object. Such accounting system shall be kept currently up to date, shall be in permanent form and shall be so established as to facilitate inspection and examination of county financial affairs. Such accounting system shall include and reflect accurately, in appropriate form, the current reports required of all officers of such county as provided in sections 55.190 to 55.270 . The auditor in prescribing and setting up such accounting system shall adhere to the requirements herein set out for such a system as nearly as may be compatible with the makeup and provisions of each fund of such county, the budget system prescribed by statute for such county, and the otherwise applicable laws applying to such county. In any such county, the auditor shall install such accounting system in his office so that it shall be in operation and effect as soon as practicable. The county commission shall make provision for the cost of installing any such system, and in any such county it shall not be necessary for the auditor to obtain approval of the county commission before installing same as otherwise provided by section 55.160 ; except that the costs of installation of such system shall be subject to the approval of the county commission. (RSMo 1939 § 13881, A.L. 1945 p. 1406, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12218; 1919 § 9616; 1909 § 3837

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.160 Duties (second classification and certain first classification counties).

55.160. Duties (second classification and certain first classification counties). — The auditor of each county of the first classification not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second classification shall keep an inventory of all county property under the control and management of the various officers and departments and shall annually take an inventory of such property at an original value of one thousand dollars or more showing the amount, location and estimated value thereof. The auditor shall keep accounts of all appropriations and expenditures made by the county commission, and no warrant shall be drawn or obligation incurred without the auditor's certification that an unencumbered balance, sufficient to pay the same, remain in the appropriate account or in the anticipated revenue fund against which such warrant or obligation is to be charged. The auditor shall audit the accounts of all officers of the county annually or upon their retirement from office. The auditor shall audit, examine and adjust all accounts, demands, and claims of every kind and character presented for payment against the county, and shall in the auditor's discretion approve to the county commission of the county all lawful, true, just and legal accounts, demands and claims of every kind and character payable out of the county revenue or out of any county funds before the same shall be allowed and a warrant issued therefor by the commission. Whenever the auditor thinks it necessary to the proper examination of any account, demand or claim, the auditor may examine the parties, witnesses, and others on oath or affirmation touching any matter or circumstance in the examination of such account, demand or claim before the auditor allows same. The auditor shall not be personally liable for any cost for any proceeding instituted against the auditor in the auditor's official capacity. The auditor shall keep a correct account between the county and all county and township officers, and shall examine all records and settlements made by them for and with the county commission or with each other, and the auditor shall, whenever the auditor desires, have access to all books, county records or papers kept by any county or township officer or road overseer. The auditor shall, during the first four days of each month, strike a balance in the case of each county and township officer, showing the amount of money collected by each, the amount of money due from each to the county, and the amount of money due from any source whatever to such office, and the auditor shall include in such balance any fees that have been returned to the county commission or to the auditor as unpaid and which since having been returned have been collected. Upon request, the auditor shall have access to and the ability to audit and examine claims of every kind and character for which a county officer has a fiduciary duty. (L. 1945 p. 1406 § 13881a, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678, A.L. 1995 H.B. 559, A.L. 2005 H.B. 58 merged with S.B. 210 merged with S.B. 507, A.L. 2022 H.B. 1606, A.L. 2025 S.B. 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.161 Additional duties (second class and certain first class counties).

55.161. Additional duties (second class and certain first class counties). — In addition to all other duties imposed upon the county auditor in counties of the first class not having a charter form of government and in counties of the second class, he shall have the following duties: (1) He shall audit, examine and adjust all accounts of county officials and courts operating in such counties where there is an accumulation of moneys, taxes, fees, fines and miscellaneous public funds received from any and all sources by county officials and courts operating in such counties, and which are accumulated and intended for public purposes other than the general administrative functions of the county, provided that such extra duty of accounting is to be performed in the same manner as is now by statute prescribed for the general county administrative business. He shall also audit moneys and funds belonging to any levee district organized and operating in such county, moneys to be disbursed to school districts organized and operating in such county, and moneys to be disbursed in the county for library, hospital, recreation, public health and civil defense purposes; (2) He shall prepare a statement of the estimated revenues of the county, classified as to funds and sources, and shall furnish the budget officer of the county with an itemized list of county expenditures for as many previous fiscal years as may be deemed proper for enabling the budget officer to arrive at a reasonable estimate of the anticipated revenues and the necessary expenses of the county in the preparation of the county budget; (3) He shall countersign, on behalf of the county, all licenses issued for the sale of intoxicating liquor and shall keep in a readily accessible form a record of all such county licenses issued; and (4) In counties of the second class only, he shall serve as a member of the county board of equalization. (L. 1951 p. 371, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678, A.L. 1983 H.B. 283)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.170 Shall make monthly report to county commission (second class and certain ...

55.170. Shall make monthly report to county commission (second class and certain first class counties). — The county auditor of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall, on the first Monday of each month, make out and file with the clerk of the county commission a report to the county commission of his county, showing the condition of the accounts of each county and township officer as by them reported to him for the previous month. (RSMo 1939 § 13882, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12219; 1919 § 9617; 1909 § 3838

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.175 Shall report condition of certain accounts to county commission (second ...

55.175. Shall report condition of certain accounts to county commission (second class and certain first class counties). — The county auditor in counties of the first class not having a charter form of government and in counties of the second class shall make an annual audit of the accounts and records of the county health center, the county planning and zoning commission and the county building commission, and shall report the condition of the accounts to the county commission. (L. 1965 p. 150 § 6, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.190 Collector to provide daily report to auditor (second class and certain ...

55.190. Collector to provide daily report to auditor (second class and certain first class counties). — The county collector of revenue of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall provide, electronically or otherwise, a daily report to the auditor of receipts, and shall deliver to the auditor each day a deposit slip showing the day's deposit. The collector shall, upon receiving taxes, give a numbered tax receipt to the taxpayer. The collector shall also provide, electronically or otherwise, a daily report to the auditor of all other sums of money collected by the collector from any source whatsoever, and in such report shall state on what account collected. The collector shall turn money over to the county treasurer under section 139.210 . (RSMo 1939 § 13871, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1316) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12208; 1919 § 9606; 1909 § 3827

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.200 County treasurer to make monthly report to auditor (second class and ...

55.200. County treasurer to make monthly report to auditor (second class and certain first class counties). — The county treasurer of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall make a monthly report on the last secular day of each month to the county auditor and shall file a copy of same with the county clerk. The report shall show the receipts for the month, and from what source collected, the total disbursements and from what fund and the net balance. And the county auditor shall charge the treasurer with all such sums. (RSMo 1939 § 13872, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12209; 1919 § 9607; 1909 § 3828

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.210 County clerk to make monthly report to auditor (second class and certain ...

55.210. County clerk to make monthly report to auditor (second class and certain first class counties). — The county clerk of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall file with the auditor a receipt from the collector of the revenue for all tax books by him made out and delivered to the collector. The county clerk shall, on the last secular day of each month, file with the auditor a full and complete statement of all moneys and fees received by him by virtue of his office and of all sums by him paid out, and to whom paid, and for what purpose. (RSMo 1939 § 13873, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12210; 1919 § 9608; 1909 § 3829

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.220 Circuit clerk to make monthly report to auditor (second class and certain ...

55.220. Circuit clerk to make monthly report to auditor (second class and certain first class counties). — The clerk of the circuit court in each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and in each county of the second class shall, on the last secular day of each month, file with the auditor a full and complete statement of all moneys and fees received by him by virtue of his office and of all sums by him paid out and to whom paid and for what purpose. (RSMo 1939 § 13874, A.L. 1959 S.B. 60, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12211; 1919 § 9609; 1909 § 3830

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.230 Clerk of criminal court to make report to auditor at end of each term ...

55.230. Clerk of criminal court to make report to auditor at end of each term (second class and certain first class counties). — The clerk of the court having jurisdiction of criminal cases in counties of the first class not having a charter form of government and in counties of the second class shall, at the end of each term of the court, file a report with the auditor showing all judgments rendered during the term for fines or forfeitures, the date and amount thereof, and on what account. The report shall be certified to by the judge of the court as being correct. (RSMo 1939 § 13876, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12213; 1919 § 9611; 1909 § 3832

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.240 Sheriff to make monthly report to auditor (second class and certain first ...

55.240. Sheriff to make monthly report to auditor (second class and certain first class counties). — The sheriff of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall, on the last secular day of each month, make out and file with the auditor a full and complete statement of all fines and forfeitures by him collected, stating therein from whom and when collected, the amount thereof, and on what account; and he shall file with such statement a receipt showing to whom he has paid the same; he shall also at the same time file with the auditor a receipt for any and all moneys and fees paid by him to any officer whose duty it is to make settlement with the county commission, and whose duty it is to report to the auditor the receipts and expenditures of his office. (RSMo 1939 § 13875, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12212; 1919 § 9610; 1909 § 3831

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.250 Recorder of deeds to make monthly report to auditor (second class and ...

55.250. Recorder of deeds to make monthly report to auditor (second class and certain first class counties). — The recorder of deeds of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall, on the last secular day of each month, file with the auditor a report showing the amount of money received by him by virtue of his office during the month, and the amounts by him paid out, and to whom, and on what account. (RSMo 1939 § 13877, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12214; 1919 § 9612; 1909 § 3833

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.260 Records clerk to report to auditor within ten days after any judgment ...

55.260. Records clerk to report to auditor within ten days after any judgment (second class and certain first class counties). — Every clerk in charge of the records of each associate circuit judge of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class shall, within ten days after any judgment has been rendered in his court against any person for a fine or forfeiture, report to the auditor the name of the party against whom such judgment was rendered, the amount of the judgment, and on what account rendered. (RSMo 1939 § 13878, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12215; 1919 § 9613; 1909 § 3834 Effective 1-02-79

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.270 Other county and township officers to make monthly statement of fees ...

55.270. Other county and township officers to make monthly statement of fees collected and due (second class and certain first class counties). — Every officer of each county of the first class not having a charter form of government and of each county of the second class and every officer of any township of any such county who is now or who may be hereafter authorized by law to collect fees for himself or for the county shall, on the last secular day of each month, make out an itemized and accurate list of all fees in his office which have been collected by him and a list of all fees due his office which have not been paid, giving the name of the person or persons paying or owing same, and stating that he has been unable, after the exercise of diligence, to collect the part returned unpaid. The report shall be in writing and shall be verified by the affidavit of the officer making such report, which affidavit shall state that the report is true and correct and contains all of the items of fees collected by the officer, or owing to the office. And the county auditor shall not receive any report from any officer unless it is verified as herein required. Every county and township officer, whether such officer receives his compensation by fee or salary, shall, upon receiving any money as such officer in payment of fees or costs or any other matter pertaining to his office, issue a duplicate numbered receipt therefor, and shall turn over daily one of each of such duplicate receipts issued by him during the day to the county auditor of such county so that the auditor may compare the receipts with the monthly reports made by each of the officers to the auditor. (RSMo 1939 § 13890, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12217; 1919 § 9615; 1909 § 3836

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.290 Charges preferred, how (second class and certain first class counties).

55.290. Charges preferred, how (second class and certain first class counties). — Charges may be preferred against the auditor of any county of the first class not having a charter form of government or of any county of the second class, and he may be prosecuted, suspended and removed from office in the same manner and form as now provided by law for preferring charges, suspending and removing from office clerks of courts of record. (RSMo 1939 § 13884, A.L. 1973 H.B. 678) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12221; 1919 § 9619; 1909 § 3840

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.305 Audit of county investment programs required (second class counties).

55.305. Audit of county investment programs required (second class counties). — In addition to all other duties imposed upon the county auditor in all counties of the second class, he shall audit all investment programs of the county and shall audit all special road districts within the county, and shall, upon completion thereof, report the findings of such audits to the county commission and state auditor. (L. 1977 S.B. 122 & 289 § 2, A.L. 1987 S.B. 65, et al.) Effective 1-01-88
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