Oklahoma § 19-1716 - Protests against budget
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-1716 — Protests against budget, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1716. Protests against budget
Within fifteen (15) days after the filing of any district budget
with the State Auditor and Inspector, any taxpayer may file protests
against any alleged illegality of the budget in the manner provided
by this section and Sections 24103 through 24111 of Title 68 of the
Oklahoma Statutes. The fifteen-day protest period begins upon the
date the budget is received in the Office of the State Auditor and
Inspector. After receipt of a taxpayer protest, the State Auditor
and Inspector shall transmit by certified mail one copy of each
protest to the district, and one copy of each protest to the county
treasurer and the excise board of each county in which the district
is located. The taxpayer protest shall specify the alleged
illegality in the budget and the grounds upon which the alleged
illegality is based. Any protest filed by any taxpayer shall inure
to the benefit of all taxpayers. If no protest is filed by any
taxpayer within the fifteen-day period, the budget and any
appropriations thereof shall be deemed legal and final until amended
by the board or the county excise board as authorized by law.
Taxpayers shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine
the budget on file with the board, the county excise board or the
State Auditor and Inspector for the purpose of checking illegalities
in the budget or for filing protests in accordance with this section
and Sections 24103 through 24111 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma
Statutes.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 145, § 16, eff. June 1, 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-1716
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-1716 cover?
Section 19-1716 ("Protests against budget") 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 § 19-1716?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 19-1716" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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 § 19-1716 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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