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Chapter 10
CLAIMS APPROVAL
§ 10-1. Powers of Department of Audit § 10-2. Claim payment procedures.
and Control.
§ 10-3. Certification by claimants.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Broome County Legislature 12-30-1982 as L.L. No. 2-1983.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
Department of Audit and Control — See Charter Art. IV
and Administrative Code Art. IV.
GENERAL REFERENCES
§ 10-1. Powers of Department of Audit and Control.
The Department of Audit and Control of the County of Broome shall have the right to
approve for payment bills, claims or vouchers submitted to the county for the purchase or the
lease of goods, materials or supplies and claims for the reimbursement of expenses and for
professional and personal services in accordance with the following procedures.
§ 10-2. Claim payment procedures.
A. A claim for the purchase of goods, materials or supplies may be audited and paid if:
(1) The goods, materials or supplies have been delivered to the county;
(2) An itemized invoice has been delivered to the appropriate department for said
goods, materials or supplies and is attached to said claim or bill;
(3) A receipt, packing list, delivery copy or invoice has been signed and dated by an
employee certifying to the delivery and receipt by the county of said goods,
materials or supplies; and
(4) The head of the appropriate department or his authorized designee shall approve
each claim for audit after the required invoices and receipts have been attached to
the voucher.
B. A claim for the lease of goods, materials or supplies or a claim for the maintenance of
county property or equipment may be audited and paid if:
(1) The goods, materials or supplies have been delivered to the county:
(2) The lease of said goods, materials or supplies, or agreement for the maintenance of
said property or equipment, has been authorized by the Broome County Legislature
or the Board of Acquisition and Contract;
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