(A) (1) Pursuant to I.C. 36-2-6-5, a county officer authorized to receive supplies contracted for by the county shall review the bill or invoice for the supplies item by item and certify in writing on the invoice or bill:
(a) The fact that the supplies listed on the invoice or bill have been delivered to him in compliance with the contract; or
(b) The facts showing a breach of contract.
(2) If the officer or employee discovers a breach of contract on receipt of the supplies, he shall deduct a just amount from the invoice or bill. The officer shall immediately file his certificate and the bill or invoice with the county auditor.
(B) The county executive may approve a claim on contract for supplies only if:
(1) It finds 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.
(3) 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 stationary for a county officer only if they are used for the benefit of the county.
(Res. 2020-0021, passed 2-1-2020; Res. 2021-03, passed 1-4-2021)