Missouri Laws 29.250 – False, misleading, or unfounded reports, penalty — failure to comply with ..
1. Any person who willfully makes or causes to be made, to the state auditor or the auditor’s designated representatives, any false, misleading, or unfounded report for the purpose of interfering with the performance of any audit, special review, or investigation, or to hinder or obstruct the auditor or the auditor’s designated representatives in the performance of duties, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
2. Any person or entity affected by this chapter who shall refuse or fail to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a class A misdemeanor. Refusing or failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall include but not be limited to any person or entity failing to submit their books, papers and concerns to the inspection of the state auditor, or any of the auditor’s examiners, or if anyone connected with the official duties of the state, county, institution, or political subdivision of the state, shall refuse to submit to be examined upon oath.
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 29.250
- Audit: an independent, objective assessment of the stewardship, performance, or cost of government policies, programs, or operations, depending upon the type and scope of the audit. See Missouri Laws 29.005
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
3. The state auditor shall report any violation of subsection 1 or 2 of this section to the prosecuting attorney, who shall institute such action or proceedings against such person or entity as the prosecutor may deem proper.