TITLE 34.PUBLIC FINANCE

Part 1. COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Chapter 5. FUNDS MANAGEMENT (FISCAL AFFAIRS)

Subchapter N. FUNDS ACCOUNTING--ACCOUNTING POLICY STATEMENTS

34 TAC §5.160

The Comptroller of Public Accounts proposes to incorporate by reference an amendment to §5.160, concerning accounting policy statements. The accounting policy statements are issued to provide procedures and guidelines to state agencies for the effective operation of the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and for preparation of the annual financial report. Each accounting policy statement contains legal references, a background section, comptroller requirements and state agency requirements, and division contact if more information is needed.

James LeBas, Chief Revenue Estimator, has determined that for the first five-year period the rule will be in effect there will be no significant revenue impact on the state or local government.

Mr. LeBas also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be in providing new information regarding tax responsibilities. There is no significant anticipated economic cost to individuals who are required to comply with the proposed rule. The rule will have no fiscal implication on small businesses.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Mike Reissig, Director, Fiscal Management Division, P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711.

This amendment is proposed under the Government Code, §§403.011, 2101.012, 2101.035, and 2101.037 which provides the comptroller with the authority to prescribe rules and procedures relating to the operation of the Uniform Statewide Accounting System, the preparation of the annual financial report and supervising the state's fiscal concerns.

The amendment implements Government Code, §2101.012 and §2101.035.

§5.160.Incorporation by Reference: Accounting Policy Statements 2000-2001 [ 1990- 1991].

The "Accounting Policy Statements 2000-2001 [ 1990-1991 ]," issued by the Fund Accounting Division of the Comptroller of Public Accounts as of January 25, 2001 [ on February 1, 1990 ], is incorporated by reference and filed with the secretary of state. All statements are published by the comptroller in Austin, and copies may be obtained from the comptroller upon request. All statements are also available on the comptroller's website http: //www.window.state.tx.us

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on April 27, 2001.

TRD-200102427

Martin Cherry

Deputy General Counsel for Tax Policy and Agency Affairs

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Earliest possible date of adoption: June 10, 2001

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4062