Massachusetts § 16E - Regional school districts; audits; payment of costs
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 16E — Regional school districts; audits; payment of costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16E. Regional school districts; audits; payment of costs
Section 16E. A regional school district shall be considered a district for purposes of conducting periodic audits under sections 35, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 of chapter 44. Upon the completion of each audit, a copy shall be sent to the chief executive officer and the school committee of each city or town that is a member of the district. The cost of each audit shall be apportioned among the several cities and towns that are members of the district in the same manner as the annual expenses of the district.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 16E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 16E cover?
Section 16E ("Regional school districts; audits; payment of costs") 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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