Every bank shall make to the department of finance not less than three (3) reports during each calendar year at such times as reports are called for by the director. The department of finance shall prescribe the form of such reports and they shall be signed and verified by the oath or affirmation of one of the officers of such bank and attested by at least two (2) of the directors. They shall be forwarded to the department within fifteen (15) days after the receipt of the call therefor. Such report shall be published in a newspaper in the city or county in which said bank is located, or in a paper published nearest to such town, and in the same form as made to the department. Proof of publication shall be furnished to said department within thirty (30) days after receipt of the aforesaid call.