A. In the case of capital outlay projects located within Indian country and authorized to the Indian affairs department or other state agencies, the state may make payments directly to third-party contractors for services rendered or goods supplied regarding such projects. Upon approval by the Indian affairs department or other state agency of a billing statement submitted on behalf of a vendor by a tribal government or a local tribal entity, the department may arrange for payment of that statement directly to the vendor. Capital outlay projects may be invoiced and paid in phases.

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B. The department of finance and administration is authorized to make payments directly to third-party contractors for services rendered or goods supplied regarding capital outlay projects located within Indian country and authorized to the Indian affairs department or other state agency.