Sec. 5. (a) A county officer or employee authorized to receive supplies contracted for by the county shall review the invoice or bill for the supplies item by item and certify in writing on the invoice or bill:

(1) the fact that the supplies listed on the invoice or bill have been delivered to the officer or employee in compliance with the contract; or

(2) the facts showing a breach of contract.

If the officer or employee discovers a breach of contract on receipt of the supplies, the officer or employee shall deduct a just amount from the invoice or bill and immediately file the officer’s or employee’s certificate and the bill or invoice with the county auditor.

     (b) The county executive may approve a claim on a contract for supplies only if:

(1) it finds that the claimant has complied with the contract; and

(2) the county auditor certifies in writing that the invoice or bill for the supplies corresponds with the contract as to quality and prices.

The executive may not use a county auditor’s certificate as the sole basis for this finding.

     (c) The county executive may make an allowance for printed blanks or stationery for a county officer only if they are to be used for the benefit of the county.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 5-7-9-14 part; 17-1-24-37 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.29.