Mo. Rev. Stat. § 189.020
Director may require further data — may examine books and records or ...
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.
(L. 1974 H.B. 1686 § 3, A.L. 1980 S.B. 847)