Lapse Of Budgeted Appropriations And Provision For Unpaid Claims

Mont. Code Ann. § 20-9-209, under Administration of Finances.

Mont. Code Ann. § 20-9-209

(1) All appropriations for a budgeted fund in the regular budget or for a budget amendment for a given school fiscal year lapse on the last day of the school fiscal year, except the appropriations for: (a) uncompleted improvements in progress of construction; and (b) an obligation for the purchase of personal property ordered but not paid for during the current fiscal year. (2) A lawful claim presented to the district for payment under a lapsed appropriation is an obligation of the budget for the next school fiscal year.