189.020. Director may require further data--may examine books and records or request audit.

Director may require further data--may examine books and recordsor request audit.

189.020. Upon receipt of the above information, the directormay:

(1) Request further information concerning receipts andexpenditures of the city, county, corporation, or district; andmay

(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 certifiedpublic accountant of any hospital covered by sections 189.010 to189.085, and accept the same in lieu of requesting furtherinformation 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)