Missouri § 189.020 - Director may require further data — may examine books and records or request audit.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 189.020 — Director may require further data — may examine books and records or request audit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 189.020. Director may require further data — may examine books and records or request audit.
Upon receipt of the above information, the director may:
(1) Request further information concerning receipts and expenditures of the city, county, corporation, or district; and may
(2) Examine the books and records of the city, county, corporation or district; or may
(3) Request from the fiscal officer an audit by a certified public accountant of any hospital covered by sections 189.010 to 189.085, and accept the same in lieu of requesting further information or an examining of the books and records of the city, county, corporation, or district.
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(L. 1974 H.B. 1686 § 3, A.L. 1980 S.B. 847)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 189.020
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 189.020 cover?
Section 189.020 ("Director may require further data — may examine books and records or request audit.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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