Rule 12-13.17 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Reasonableness of Budget(a) The circuit court shall have the burden of proving that the disputed expenditures in its proposed budget are reasonable. (b) In determining if the circuit court estimate is reasonable, the commission shall consider: (1) The expenditures necessary to support the circuit court in relation to the expenditures necessary for the administration of all other county functions; (2) The actual or estimated operating deficit or surplus from prior years; (3) All interest and debt redemption charges; (4) All capital projects expenditures; and (5) The total estimated available revenues from all sources available for financing the proposed expenditures. In determining the reasonableness of any budget estimate involving compensation, the commission also shall consider compensation for county employees and similar duties, length of service, and educational qualifications.
Mo. Sup. Ct. Op. R 12-13.17
Approved for publication Aug. 21, 1995. Amended April 21, 2004, Effective 7/1/2004; amended November 19, 2024, effective 1/1/2025.