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PA SB975
Bill
Status
12/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scott Hutchinson
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish a firm June 30 deadline for completing annual audits, replacing the previous "as soon as possible after the end of the fiscal year" language.
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Changes the deadline for filing financial reports with the Department of Community and Economic Development from 90 days after fiscal year close to the last day of June of each year.
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Moves the required council meeting for the chief fiscal officer's annual report presentation from April to June for cities.
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Requires financial information to be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10 days prior to the June council meeting, with copies available for public examination.
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Maintains existing penalties: auditors who fail to file reports commit a summary offense, and city chief fiscal officers face $5 per day fines for late filings beyond June 30.
Legislative Description
In powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for completion, filing and publication of auditor's report and financial statement; and, in accounts and finances, further providing for annual reports, publication, filing report with Department of Community and Economic Development and penalty.
Last Action
Laid on the table
12/17/2025