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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 4Art. 7§ 16604 Public Utility Financial Records

§ 16604 Public Utility Financial Records

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 16604 Public Utility Financial Records

Key Takeaways

  • •The district must keep clear records of all money stuff for each public utility.
  • •The records must show the real cost of running, fixing, and improving the utility.
  • •Every single expense, big or small, must be written down.

Example

A city runs a water treatment plant.

The city must keep track of all the money spent on the plant, like fixing broken pipes, buying new equipment, and paying workers. They can't leave anything out.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 16604 Public Utility Financial Records

The books of account of the district shall show all of the following: (a) The true and complete financial results of the ownership and operation of each public utility. (b) The actual cost of each public utility. (c) All costs of maintenance, extension, and improvement, and all operating expenses of every description. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

books of accountpublic utilityfinancial resultsactual costmaintenanceextensionimprovementoperating expenses

Related Statutes

  • § 16601 Public Utility Receipts
  • § 16602 Public Utility Fund Appropriations
  • § 16603 Reserve Fund Transfer Rules
  • § 16611 Expert Utility Management Recommendations
  • § 99234.9 Rail Service Funding Claims

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 16604.
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