Sec. 4. (a) The city fiscal officer may audit a claim against the city by examining under oath any officer, agent, or employee of the city or any other person. When acting under this section, the fiscal officer has the same powers as the city legislative body in summoning and examining witnesses.
(b) If the fiscal officer finds that:
(1) the claim includes an item for which no appropriation has been made;
(2) there is not a sufficient balance for payment of the claim in the proper fund; or
(3) the claim should not be approved for any reason;
the fiscal officer may not issue warrants to pay the claim and the fiscal officer shall notify the proper department of the reasons for the fiscal officer's refusal to pay the claim.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-11 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.132.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally
Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions
36-4-8-1. Application of Chapter
36-4-8-2. Warrants; Conditions and Purposes of Issuance
36-4-8-3. Warrants; Issuance; Order
36-4-8-4. Claims Against City; Audit; Refusal to Pay
36-4-8-5. Claims Against City; Allowance; Violation
36-4-8-7. Claims Against City; Issuance of Warrant; Requirements; Certification
36-4-8-8. Compensation for City Officers and Employees; Restrictions
36-4-8-9. Vacation Leave; Compensation
36-4-8-12. City Works Board; Long Term Contracts; Bond Issuance by a Department; Void Obligations
36-4-8-13. Violations by City Official; Offense; Liability
36-4-8-14. Preapproved Payments of Claims
36-4-8-15. Filing Copies of Agency Financial Records
36-4-8-15.5. City or County Agreement for School Construction or Renovation