Each demand approved by the receiving department or office shall be presented to the director of finance who shall satisfy himself or herself whether:
A. The claim is legally due and owing by the city;
B. There are budgeted or otherwise appropriated funds available to pay the claim;
C. The claim conforms to a valid requisition or order;
D. The prices and computations shown on the claim are verified;
E. The claim contains the approval of other departments and officials as required. (Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 3.16.050)