SCITUATE TOWN TREASURER’S OFFICE

195 DANIELSON PIKE

PO BOX 127

NORTH SCITUATE , RHODE ISLAND 02857

PHONE: 401-647-2547

FAX: 401-647-5960

         TOWN TREASURER                          DEPUTY TOWN TREASURER

                                                                   THEODORE J. PRZYBYLA                           SANDY B. YOUNG

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The Town Treasurer is elected by the voters for a two-year term. The Town Treasurer appoints the Deputy Treasurer, Tax Assessor and Tax Collector. The Treasurer’s Office is responsible for the timely deposits of all receipts and revenues into the Town of Scituate ’s Treasury. The Treasurer is responsible for sound financial investments, oversees notes, bonds and police, teachers and municipal employee’s pensions. The Treasurers office is responsible for all of the Town’s financial operations, which also include all phases of the town budget, payroll, human resources, accounts payable, computer operations and debt issuance.

 TREASURER’S OFFICE WINS RECOGNITION FOR ACCURACY. Once again for the past five years (2001, 2002, 2003 , 2004 & 2005) the Town has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFRA) from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada .

What does this mean?  This award is the most significant achievement a governing body can get for its financial reporting. Out of 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island , only 7 were honored, including Scituate . This report recognizes the Town’s audited financial statements for being comprehensive, accurate and completed in a timely manner. The Office of the Treasurer has also been presented with a Senate Citation for the State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations Senate for 2004 in recognition of receiving a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

 In 2002 Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the town’s bond rating. The new designation made Scituates’ bonds the second-highest in the state. Moody’s Investors Services upgraded the Town’s bond rating to “Aa3” from “A1”.

What does this mean?  Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards. This rating upgrade (Aa3) will result in a lower cost of borrowing to the Town of Scituate .

 The Town Treasurer serves as a member of the Budget Committee, Finance Committee and the Town of Scituate Personnel Board .

 The Treasurer’s office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. , Monday thru Friday. This office is here to see that you receive superior service. Send your questions and comments to your Town Treasurer, Theodore J. Przybyla.    

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