Sec. 6. Whenever any officer or other person has received moneys belonging to the state, or has been entrusted with the collection, management or disbursement of any moneys, funds or interest accruing therefrom, belonging to or held in trust by the state, and shall fail to render an account thereof to, and make settlement with, the auditor, within the time prescribed by law, or where no particular time is prescribed, shall fail to render such account and make settlement, upon being required so to do by the auditor, within ten (10) days after such requisition, the auditor shall state an account against such officer or person, charging ten per cent (10%) damages, and interest at the rate of six per cent (6%) per annum from the time of failing to render an account and settle as aforesaid.
Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
4-7-1-1. Commencement of Term; Bond
4-7-1-3. Powers and Duties; Statement of Property, Money, Security, or Funds of State
4-7-1-4. Oath; Adjustment or Settlement of Claim
4-7-1-5. Duties of Auditor Upon Issuing Warrants or Authorizing Electronic Funds Transfer
4-7-1-6. Failure to Render Accounts to Auditor; Damages; Interest
4-7-1-7. Failure to Pay Accounts; Suit for Recovery
4-7-1-8. Suits to Recover on Accounts; Evidence
4-7-1-9. Suits to Recover on Accounts; Costs
4-7-1-10. Suits to Recover on Accounts; Evidence Existing Before Adjustment and Settlement; Costs
4-7-1-11. Suits to Recover on Accounts; Remedies