密苏里州的审计师批评杰克逊县税收上诉程序. Missouri auditor criticizes Jackson County tax appeals process.

密苏里州审计员斯科特·菲茨帕特里克发布了一份报告, 表示杰克逊县的房地产税上诉程序"不良", Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released a report assigning Jackson County’s property tax appeals process a "poor" rating, citing ethical and legal issues. 审计发现系统"对纳税人不利",听证官员被鼓励迅速解决案件. The audit found the system was "stacked against taxpayers" and that hearing officers were incentivized to settle cases quickly. 立法者肖恩·史密斯宣布计划提出要求暂停拖欠住宅房产税销售的法律. In response, Legislator Sean Smith announced plans to introduce legislation calling for a moratorium on tax sales for delinquent residential properties.