Terms Used In Michigan Laws 18.1492

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
   The financial statements of all state agencies, as defined by generally accepted accounting principles as falling within the reporting responsibility of the state, shall be included in the comprehensive annual financial report of the state. The director shall designate and notify each state agency of this responsibility as well as describe the statement format that shall be followed by each agency so notified. The statements provided shall be followed by each state agency so notified. The statements provided shall be audited as provided by law or by the auditor general or independent auditors selected by the auditor general before submission to the department of management and budget and shall be submitted not later than 90 days following the close of the state’s fiscal year.