Auditor Galloway reports on recurring problems identified in municipal courts

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a compilation report on concerning practices her office has identified in municipal courts around the state. The report outlines five of the most high-risk areas identified when examining court practices and financial activity. From collecting improper fees to keeping incomplete court records, recent audits have uncovered a range of practices that impede court efficiencies and, in some cases, violate state law. “Municipal cou…