Mo. Rev. Stat. § 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.