§ 13-26-5-9 — Disbursal of money for district purposes; electronic funds transfers; advance claim payments; board preapproval and review required

(a) As used in this section, "electronic funds
transfer" means a transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated
by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an
electronic terminal, a telephone, a computer, magnetic tape, or other
electronic means to order, instruct, or authorize a financial institution
to debit or credit an account.
(b) A board may adopt an ordinance allowing money to be disbursed
for lawful district purposes under this section.
(c) As part of an ordinance adopted under subsection (b), or by a
separate ordinance adopted by the board, the board may authorize the
district to do one (1) or both of the following through an electronic
funds transfer method of payment:
(1) Pay claims owed by the district.
(2) Receive payments owed to the district.
If the board adopts an ordinance to grant the district the authority
described in subdivision (1), the district may pay money from its funds
by electronic funds transfer. However, the authority granted to a district
by this subsection does not affect the rights, liabilities, or
responsibilities of participants in an electronic fund transfer under the
federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq.), and a
regional district that pays a claim by electronic funds transfer shall
comply with all other requirements for the payment of claims by the
regional district.
(d) Notwithstanding IC 5-11-10, with the prior written approval of
the board, the fiscal officer of the district may make claim payments in
advance of board allowance for the following kinds of expenses if the
board has adopted an ordinance under subsection (b):
(1) Property or services purchased or leased from the United
States government, its agencies, or its political subdivisions.
(2) License or permit fees.
(3) Insurance premiums.
(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges.
(5) General grant programs for which advance funding is not
prohibited and the contracting party posts sufficient security to
cover the amount advanced.
(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute.
(7) Maintenance or service agreements.
(8) Leases or rental agreements.
(9) Bond or coupon payments.
(10) Payroll.
(11) State or federal taxes.
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency
circumstances.
(13) Expenses described in an ordinance.
(e) Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported
by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the fiscal officer
of the district.
(f) The board shall review and allow a claim paid under subsection
(d) at the board's next regular or special meeting following the
preapproved payment of the expense.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.78-2009, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.71-2011, SEC.1.