"Missouri Auditor Exposes Flawed Property Assessment Process in Jackson County"

A member of the Jackson County Legislature has called for an emergency meeting after Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick found that the county's property assessment process violated state law. The ongoing audit revealed that the Jackson County Assessment Department failed to properly notify property owners of the requirement for a physical inspection and included inaccurate statements regarding property owners' rights. The audit also found that not all applicable taxpayers received notification letters. Legislators are calling for accountability and immediate correction of the unlawful reassessment, which has caused financial and emotional hardship for residents. The county executive and assessor have yet to respond to the audit's preliminary findings.