Mo. Rev. Stat. § 70.735
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
If any political subdivision fails to make any payment due the system for a period of sixty days after the payment is due, the political subdivision shall become delinquent and the amount of the delinquency shall constitute a first lien on the funds of the political subdivision, and the board is authorized to compel payment by application for a writ of mandamus; and, in addition, such delinquency shall be certified by the board to the state treasurer and director of the department of revenue. Until such delinquency, together with regular interest, is satisfied, the state treasurer and director of the department of revenue shall withhold all moneys due the political subdivision from the state.
§ 70.735, RSMo