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Missouri State Auditor announces petition performance audit of Smithville
Summary
The Missouri State Auditor's Office has begun a petition-initiated performance audit of Smithville after 755 verified signatures triggered the petition; the office said field work will run weeks and final reporting could take months, with an estimated city cost of $125,000—$150,000.
Todd Schuler, an audit manager with the Missouri State Auditor's Office, told the Smithville City Council the office began a petition performance audit after citizens submitted 755 verified signatures, passing the 750-signature threshold.
"The petition became active, August 29," Schuler said, adding that the audit is a performance audit, not a financial-statement audit. He said the office will review internal controls, compliance with state law and city ordinances, and certain management decisions to determine whether recommendations are needed.
Schuler described the timeline and cost. He said field work would be done "roughly 8 weeks, 8 to 10," and estimated overall completion commonly takes about nine months. He also said the cost will be billed to the city and estimated it at "$125 to $150,000," noting the office would notify the city if it expected to exceed that range.
The auditor urged anyone with relevant concerns to contact the Auditor's Office and said communications with the office about concerns are confidential; only the final report will be public. Miss Wagner introduced the auditor and the council thanked him for the update.
Why it matters: The audit was petitioned by residents and will examine systemwide policies and decisions. The office's findings could lead to recommendations for changes to city processes or ordinance compliance.
