§ 45-12-22.1 - Municipal deficits – Purpose. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 45-12-22.1

   § 45-12-22.1  Municipal deficits –Purpose. – The purpose of §§ 45-12-22.1 – 45-12-22.5 are to ensure thatmunicipalities and school districts monitor financial operations on an ongoingbasis, execute a rapid response to budget problems, and maintain a balancedbudget in compliance with § 44-35-10. It is the intent of the legislatureto require that municipalities and school districts:

   (1) Prevent year-end deficits;

   (2) Immediately address potential deficits;

   (3) Immediately address actual year-end deficits; and

   (4) Stabilize municipal and school district finances.