Idaho § 31-1609 - Lapse of appropriations - Incomplete improvements
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 31-1609 — Lapse of appropriations - Incomplete improvements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-1609. Lapse of appropriations - Incomplete improvements
All appropriations, other than appropriations for incompleted improvements in progress of construction, shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year; provided, that the appropriation accounts may remain open until the first Monday in November for the payment of claims incurred against such appropriations prior to the close of the fiscal year. After the said first Monday in November the appropriations, except as herein provided regarding incompleted improvements, shall become null and void and any lawful claims presented thereafter against any such appropriations shall be provided for in the next ensuing budget. All balances in any appropriation for incomplete improvements in progress of construction, shall be carried forward and shown in the budget for the ensuing year to the credit of such improvement.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 31-1609
What does Idaho Statutes § 31-1609 cover?
Section 31-1609 ("Lapse of appropriations - Incomplete improvements") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 31-1609?
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