Pennsylvania § 14983 - Annual budget appropriations and tax rate.
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§ 14983. Annual budget appropriations and tax rate.
The budget shall reflect as nearly as possible the estimated revenues and expenditures for the year for which the budget is prepared. Upon adopting the budget, the county commissioners shall:
(1) adopt the appropriation measures required to put the budget into effect; and
(2) fix the rate of taxation upon the valuation of the property taxable for county purposes that, together with the other estimated revenues of the county, excluding operating, capital and other reserve funds, raise a sufficient sum to meet the expenditures.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 14983
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 14983 cover?
Section 14983 ("Annual budget appropriations and tax rate.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 14983?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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