§ 5-1-4-19 — Bond proceeds and revenues

(a) All money received by an authority or held
by a trustee under section 15 of this chapter, whether as proceeds from
the sale of bonds, from revenues, or otherwise, shall be deemed to be
trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter, but
prior to the time when needed for use may be invested to the extent and
in the manner determined by the authority. Such funds shall be
deposited, held, and secured in accordance with the general laws of the
state relating to the handling of public funds.
(b) The resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or the trust
agreement securing such bonds shall provide that any officer to whom,
or any bank or trust company to which, such money shall be entrusted
shall act as trustee of such money and shall hold and apply the same for
the purposes of this chapter, subject to the provisions of this chapter
and of the authorizing resolution or trust agreement.
(c) The handling and expenditure of funds coming into the
possession of an authority shall be subject to audit and supervision by
the state board of accounts. The cost of such audit may be treated as an
expense of operation.
Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.41, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.10, SEC.1.
As amended by P.L.43-1987, SEC.1.