Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "claim" means a bill or an invoice submitted for goods or services.
(b) Except as provided in section 14 of this chapter, a warrant for payment of a claim against a city may be issued only if the claim is:
(1) supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill under IC 5-11-10-1.6;
(2) approved by the officer or person receiving the goods or services;
(3) filed with the city fiscal officer;
(4) audited and certified by the fiscal officer before payment that each invoice is true and correct; and
(5) allowed by the city legislative body or the city board having jurisdiction over allowance of the claim.
(c) The certification by the fiscal officer under subsection (b)(4) must be on a form prescribed by the state board of accounts.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 5-11-10-2 part; 18-1-6-11 part; 18-1-20-1 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.32-1992, SEC.3; P.L.71-1995, SEC.4; P.L.69-1995, SEC.6.
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