Ozark Board Meeting: ACFR Growth, Missing Pages & Transparency – Buddy Huggins
In this video from the October 6, 2025, City of Ozark Board of Aldermen meeting, resident and YouTuber Buddy Huggins shares his latest research on the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (ACFRs). Buddy highlights steady net position growth from $65.7 million in 2017 to $122 million in 2024 (+86%, or $56.3 million total), driven by taxes, grants (e.g., ARPA over $5 million), and economic boosts like new businesses (Starbucks, Whataburger).
He notes no "missing money" in available data but flags incomplete reports, like the 2023 ACFR's 8 missing pages (14–22, including the Statement of Net Position on page 14). Buddy references Missouri law (RSMo 105.145: full ACFR by June 30 annually; RSMo 79.160: semi-annual newspaper statements) and calls for complete PDFs from 2013–2020 to verify trends. He also inquires about interest earnings on liquid assets (~$13–24M/year across years), asking for details to disprove claims of "hidden" high rates (16–19% per experts like Walter Burien). Off-topic, he touches on future concerns like Agenda 2030 and trails.
Why I'm Doing This: As someone with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, breaking down these complex reports is tough, but I create these videos to educate our community on Ozark's finances. The real purpose? Empower residents with facts—no accusations, just transparency—so we can celebrate growth, ask smart questions about interest and spending, and ensure our tax dollars build a better city for all, like skateboard parks or safe roads. Subscribe for more deep dives!
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