Oklahoma § 19-1712 - Cash surpluses

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-1712 — Cash surpluses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19-1712. Cash surpluses

If and when an actual cash surplus accrues in any fund for any

prior fiscal year, such surplus shall forthwith be transferred to

the same fund for the fiscal year next succeeding the year for which

the taxes were originally levied, and shall be used to pay any

warrants and interest thereon which may be outstanding and unpaid

for such year. After all warrants and interest on such warrants for

such year have been paid or reserved for, the surplus, if any, shall

forthwith be transferred to the next succeeding year for the same

purpose. This procedure shall be followed for each succeeding

fiscal year until all warrants issued prior to the current fiscal

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year are paid or reserved for, and then any cash surplus remaining

shall accrue and be transferred to the current fiscal year, to be

used to pay any legal warrant and interest charges of such year.

The term "actual cash surplus", as used herein, is hereby defined to

mean an excess of actual cash actually on hand over and above all

legal obligations. Taxes in process of collection shall not be

considered in determining the actual cash surplus for any fund for

any fiscal year or years.

Added by Laws 1986, c. 145, § 12, eff. June 1, 1986.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-1712

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-1712 cover?

Section 19-1712 ("Cash surpluses") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 19-1712?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.

How does Oklahoma § 19-1712 apply to my situation?

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