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This bill modifies how the Department of Revenue (DOR) selects and compensates fee offices, which are entities that process motor vehicle title and registration transactions and collect sales and use taxes. The bill establishes specific fees that these fee offices can charge for services like issuing or transferring vehicle registrations, titles, and driver's licenses, with amounts varying based on the type and duration of the service. It also introduces a competitive bidding process for awarding contracts to these fee offices, prioritizing tax-exempt organizations that reinvest a significant portion of their proceeds to charitable causes in Missouri, as well as political subdivisions like municipalities and fire protection districts. If no competitive bids are received, the DOR director can contract with other reputable entities. The bill also prohibits contracts with entities affiliated with current or former DOR employees and allows for contract extensions of up to five years after a competitive bidding process, with performance evaluations required. Fees collected by contract fee offices can be retained by the operating entity, while fees collected by DOR-operated offices go to the state. Finally, the bill mandates that the State Auditor can audit the records of these fee offices to ensure accountability, with a condition that this audit requirement is part of all contract awards.

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