ยง 1616. Issuing order in excess of available funds a misdemeanor. 1.
The trustees of a common school district shall not issue an order or
draft upon a county treasurer, collector or treasurer of the district
for the payment of the salary of a teacher unless there shall be in the
hands of such county treasurer, collector or treasurer at the time
sufficient money belonging to the district to meet such order or draft.
2. A violation of this section by the trustees of a district shall be
a misdemeanor.
Structure New York Laws
Title 2 - School District Organization
Article 33 - Common School Districts
1601 - Trustees Constitute a Board and Body Corporate.
1602 - Number of Trustees; Determination of Change.
1603 - Property Held by Trustees as Corporation.
1604 - Powers and Duties of Trustees.
1604-A - Temporary Investment of School Moneys.
1605 - Powers and Duties of a Sole Trustee.
1606 - Mode of Exercise of Trustees' Powers.
1607 - Powers of Trustees When Vacancies on Board Exist.
1608 - Estimated Expenses for Ensuing Year.
1609 - Annual Report of Trustees of Certain Joint Districts.
1610 - Trustees' Annual Report to District.
1611 - Penalty for Failure of Trustee to Account.
1612 - Payment by Trustee to Successor.
1613 - Trustees' Right of Action Against Predecessor.
1614 - Notice of Non-Payment of Moneys Apportioned.
1615 - Taxation for Expenses Incurred by Trustees.
1616 - Issuing Order in Excess of Available Funds a Misdemeanor.