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Municipal Finance

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Limitations and Restrictions Upon Manner of Incurring Debt

Computation of Indebtedness

Temporary Loans in Anticipation of Revenue; Conditions; Limitations

Repealed, 1990, 210, Sec. 2

Expired. See 1976, 4, Sec. 33

To 5b - Repealed, 1969, 849, Sec. 48; 1971, 766, Sec. 11

Power to Incur Debt for Payment of Land Damages, Altering Grade Crossings, and Highway or Traffic Control Expenditures

Power to Borrow in Anticipation of Reimbursement by Federal Government or Commonwealth

Cities and Towns; Purposes for Borrowing Money Within Debt Limit

Cities and Towns; Purposes for Borrowing Money Outside Debt Limit

Orders Authorizing Issuance of Bonds; Authentication

Cities and Towns; Right to Replace Lost Funds Deposited; Liquidation or Insolvency of Depository Bank

Cities and Towns; Acquisition of Land for Conservation or Recreation Purposes in Anticipation of State or Federal Reimbursement of Expense; Temporary Debt Outside Limit Authorized

Districts; Right to Borrow Money; Purposes; Amount

Debt Limit

Debt Retirement; Provision for Earlier Payment

Repealed, 1946, 358, Sec. 16

13a - Repealed, 1971, 766, Sec. 11

Liability for Lawful Debts

Liability for Legal Debts Contracted Under Special Acts

Issuance of Bonds, Notes and Certificates of Indebtedness; Procedure; Form; Contracts With Banking or Financial Institutions

Facsimile Signature

Facsimile Seal; Validity

Repealed, 1984, 400, Sec. 3

Temporary Loans; Refund; Repayment

Repealed, 1992, 143, Sec. 3

Discount of Notes

Issuance of Notes Payable on Demand Forbidden; Procedure for Repaying Debts; Time for Making Final Payment

Inability to Pay Interest or Principal of Bonds, Notes or Certificates of Indebtedness; Notice; Certification to State Treasurer; Payment by State Treasurer

Proceeds From Sale of Bonds; Restrictions on Use; Disposition of Premiums

Advances Made in Anticipation of Proceeds

Call and Redemption Prior to Maturity

Refunding Bonds; Issuance; Present Values

Designation of Tax Credit Bonds; Sinking Fund; Sale of Tax Credit Bonds; Issuance of Refunding Bonds

Lease Purchase Financing Agreements

Rate of Interest

Insurance, Letters or Lines of Credit for Bonds or Notes; Trust Agreements

Bonds and Notes; Official Statements; Advertising; Collateral Tax Consequences to Social Security Recipients

Security for Bonds or Notes; Insurance, Letters or Lines of Credit, Trust Agreements

Forms for Notes

Authentication; Certification

Bearer Instruments

Repealed, 2016, 218, Sec. 70

Repealed, 2010, 188, Sec. 35

Certification; Evidence of Liability

Effect of Provisions on Power to Issue Notes

Report to Director of Accounts Required

Applicability of Finance Law to School Districts

Applicability of Finance Law to Planning Districts

Management of Solid Waste; Project Costs; Debt Obligations

Repealed, 1969, 849, Sec. 48; 1971, 766, Sec. 11

Determination of Amount of Appropriation for Departments

Liabilities in Excess of Appropriations Forbidden; Exceptions

Report of Estimated Expenses; Period Covered; Contents

Repealed, 1969, 505, Sec. 6

Construction Contracts; Certificate as to Availability of Funds; Effect of Certificate Upon Defense of Insufficiency of Appropriations

Snow and Ice Removal; Emergency Expenditures; Reporting Requirements

Submission of City Budget to City Council; Procedure for Approval, Rejection or Alteration

Power of Council to Add to Appropriation; Conditions; Limitations

Salary Provisions in Budget; Requirements and Limitations

Transfer of Appropriations; Restrictions

Repealed, 1969, 849, Sec. 48; 1971, 766, Sec. 11

Audits of Accounts; When Conducted; Governmental Units to Be Considered Districts; Copy to Be Sent to Chief Executive Officer; Costs

37 - Repealed, 2016, 218, Sec. 78

Uniformity of Accounting Classifications; Standards; Authority of Director

Results of Audit; Report to Municipality

Audit of Accounts; Frequency; Reports

Failure to Meet Minimum Standards and Methods of Accounting; Expenses of Auditing; Payment

Audits by Private Accountants; Required Reports

Pilot Program for Audits of Public Functions of City, Town, County, Etc. Where Irregularities or Illegal Acts Are Suspected; Establishment

Accounting Reports; Returns; Forms

Reports of Municipal Statistics; Publication

Powers of Director; Attendance of Witnesses; Production of Books and Documents

Repealed, 2016, 218, Sec. 82

Powers of Director; Investigation of Municipal Affairs

Right to Establish or Use

Sinking Fund Commissioners; Powers and Duties; Records; Compensation

Issuance of New Bonds

Repealed, 1921, 486, Sec. 12

Repealed, 1938, 458

Issuance of Bonds in Exchange for Bearer Instruments

City, Town or District Funds; Use and Disposition

Grants and Gifts; Acceptance and Expenditure

Gifts of Tangible Personal Property; Acceptance

Contributions by Commonwealth; Application to Indebtedness

Deposit and Expenditure of Compensation for Off-Duty or Special Detail Work; Appropriation for Special Fund; Fee

Recreation and Park Self-Supporting Service Revolving Funds; Creation; Authorized Use of Funds; Annual Report; Revocation of Provisions

Agencies, Boards, etc.; Annual Operating Costs; Offset by Estimated Receipts of User Fees

Revolving Funds

Revolving Funds

Energy Revolving Loan Fund

Deposits of Public Funds in Banking Institutions in Return for Banking Services

Enterprise Funds

Peg Access and Cable Related Fund

Employment of Outside Consultants

Special Account for Deposits to Secure the Performance of an Obligation by an Applicant for a License or Permit

Rebate to Federal Government to Exclude Interest Paid on Bonds From Gross Income

Settlement or Incorporation Celebrations; Special Fund

Reservation of Revenues From Betterments or Special Assessments to Repay Debt Issued in Connection to Such Improvements

Investment of Trust Funds

Public Funds on Deposit; Limitations; Investments

Liability of Depositor for Losses Due to Bankruptcy

Investment of Public Funds

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Towns; Fiscal Year

Cities; Fiscal Year

Taxation; Interest on Debts Incurred in Aid of a Railroad

Cities and Towns; Limitation on Purchasing Powers

Enforcement of Chapter

Penalty for Violation of Law Controlling Handling of Town and District Notes

Penalty for Refusal to Issue Bond in Exchange for Bearer Instruments in Sinking Funds

Penalty for Violation of Provisions of Chapter by Officials

Sale or Other Disposal of Realty; Disposition of Proceeds

Sales of Public Land; Payment of Taxes

Payment of Bills Incurred in Excess of Appropriations

Vacation Pay; Advances to Employees

Advances to Public Employees

Deferred Compensation Program for Employees; Authorized Investments; Requisites; Limitations

Employee Individual Retirement Accounts

Retroactive Salary Increases

Municipal or District Services, Fees or Charges; Insufficient Funds Checks or Electronic Funds Transfers; Penalty

Payment for Municipal Programs, Services, and Activities; Federal Government Reimbursements and Other Resources

Contracts for Revenue Raising Activities; Regulations and Guidelines; Negotiation

Federal Funds for Reimbursable Medical Expenses; Distribution

Requests for Proposals for Design and Construction Services in Public-Private Partnership Development Agreement Seeking Assistance Under Chapter 29c; Technical Assistance From Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Oversight Commission