Audit
Missouri Office of the State Auditor
OSA-MO
73/100
Summary
The Missouri State Auditor is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits state agencies, counties, municipalities, and school districts.
Independence Scorecard
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | Impeachment only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Missouri Constitution, Article IV, Section 13 (State Auditor); Revised Statutes of Missouri, Chapter 29
- Citation
- Mo. Const. art. IV, § 13; Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 29.005-29.380
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and entities receiving state funds