The objectives of the district’s investment policy are to safeguard district funds and to minimize risk, to ensure that investments mature when cash is required to finance operations, and to ensure a competitive rate of return. In accordance with this policy, the District Treasurer is authorized to invest and/or deposit all funds, including proceeds of obligations and reserve funds, in time-deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, short-term government securities or other investment instruments permitted by law, subject to the investment regulations approved by the Board of Trustees.
To the extent feasible, investments and deposits shall be made in and through local or regional financial institutions. Concentration of investments in a single financial institution should be avoided. Diversification of investments and deposits is encouraged.
This policy will be reviewed annually by the Board and may be amended from time to time in accordance with the provisions of section 39 of the General Municipal Law.
Ref: Education Law §§1604-a; 1723-a; 3651; 3652
Local Finance Law §§24.00, 25.00, 165.00
General Municipal Law §§6(d), 6(j); 6(l-n, p, r); 10; 11; 39
Adoption date: August 21, 2013