By when must the Annual Debt Statement be filed with the Clerk?

The Annual Debt Statement must be filed with the Clerk by the end of the first month of the fiscal year to ensure accuracy and timely reporting of a municipality’s debt obligations. This requirement aligns with regulations that aim to provide a clear and immediate overview of a municipality's financial status as the new fiscal year begins.

Filing it within this timeframe allows for the necessary financial checks and balances to be in place, ensuring the municipality is compliant with state regulations regarding debt management and reporting. This prompt filing is crucial for transparency and accountability in public financial reporting.

Other options do not fit within the required timeframe set by regulations, which focus on the first month of the fiscal year as the critical deadline for this reporting.