Sec. 4. The auditor of state is authorized and empowered, where the provisions of sections 1, 2, and 3 of this chapter are not literally and specifically followed, and where the terms of the appropriation act have been violated, to refuse issue of warrants, and if, in the examination of vouchers rendered by any departments of state government, any violations of any sections 1, 2, and 3 of this chapter are found to have been made where warrant has been issued, then the auditor of state shall charge back to the proper department the deficient vouchers, and refuse further issue of warrants until the state has been given the proper credit for the amounts held to be irregular and void.
Formerly: Acts 1897, c.115, s.4. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.36; P.L.215-2016, SEC.64.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 10. State Funds Generally
Chapter 11. Disbursement Procedures; Effect of Appropriations
4-10-11-2. Traveling Expenses; Receipted Bills; per Diem
4-10-11-2.1. Expense and Salary per Diems; Minimum Adjustment
4-10-11-3. Literal Following of Items of Appropriation Act; Diversion of Appropriations
4-10-11-4. State Auditor; Refusal to Issue Warrants; Charging Back Deficient Vouchers