Sec. 775.0821. ALTERNATIVE TO AUDIT OF DISTRICT IN LESS POPULOUS COUNTIES. (a) This section applies only to a district to which Section 775.082 applies that:
(1) did not have any outstanding bonds secured by ad valorem taxes or any outstanding liabilities secured by ad valorem taxes having a term of more than one year during the previous fiscal year;
(2) did not receive more than a total of $250,000 in gross receipts from operations, loans, taxes, or contributions during the previous fiscal year; and
(3) did not have a total of more than $250,000 in cash and temporary investments during the previous fiscal year.
(b) Instead of filing an audit report under Section 775.082, a district to which this section applies may file compiled financial statements with the commissioners court of each county in which any part of the district is located.
(c) The district must file with the compiled financial statements an affidavit signed by an authorized district representative attesting to the accuracy and authenticity of the statements.
(d) The provisions of Section 775.082 relating to deadlines for filing an audit and the procedures and penalties relating to the failure of a district to file an audit apply to the filing of compiled financial statements under this section.
(e) A district that files compiled financial statements in accordance with Subsection (b) and that maintains an Internet website shall have posted on the district's website the compiled financial statements for the most recent three years.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 719 (H.B. 3764), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 2257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts
Subchapter E. Finances and Bonds
Section 775.071. Limitation on Indebtedness
Section 775.0735. Disposition of Property
Section 775.074. Ad Valorem Tax
Section 775.0745. Election to Increase Tax Rate
Section 775.075. Reduction of Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Section 775.0751. Sales and Use Tax
Section 775.0752. Sales and Use Tax Election Procedures
Section 775.0753. Sales and Use Tax Effective Date; Boundary Change
Section 775.0754. Sales and Use Tax Agreement With Municipality After Annexation
Section 775.076. Bonds and Notes Authorized
Section 775.077. Election to Approve Bonds and Notes
Section 775.078. Bond Anticipation Notes
Section 775.082. Audit of District in Less Populous Counties
Section 775.0821. Alternative to Audit of District in Less Populous Counties
Section 775.0825. Audit of District in Certain Populous Counties
Section 775.083. Annual Report
Section 775.084. Competitive Bids
Section 775.085. Loan for Real Property or Emergency Services Equipment