CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office has announced it is unable to approve the proposed levy rates for the municipalities of Terra Alta, Reedy, and Smithfield due to failure to comply with provisions outlined in state law.

Each year, municipalities must submit their fiscal year budgets and levy estimates to the State Auditor’s Office for review and approval. This review ensures compliance with West Virginia Code §§11-8-14, 11-8-14a, and 11-8-15, which outline specific deadlines and procedures for public hearings and formal adoption of levy rates.

However, under W.Va. Code §11-8-9, the Auditor’s Office cannot accept or process any levy submissions received after May 1.

This year, the following municipalities were found to be noncompliant: • Terra Alta (

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