Massachusetts § 120 - Fiscal year of districts
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 120 — Fiscal year of districts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 120. Fiscal year of districts
Section 120. The fiscal year of all districts shall begin with July first and end with the following June thirtieth, notwithstanding the provisions of special laws or district by-laws to the contrary; provided that the district treasurer shall until July tenth enter on his books all items for the payment of bills incurred and salaries and wages earned during the previous fiscal year, and expenditures therefor shall be deemed to be as of the preceding June thirtieth.
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 120 cover?
Section 120 ("Fiscal year of districts") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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