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OK SB1146

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jack Fry

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes boards of county commissioners to obtain purchase cards from Oklahoma banks or credit institutions for use by county officers and purchasing agents to buy materials, supplies, or services

  • Requires cards be issued in the county's name only, with the board retaining authority to suspend or cancel cards by majority vote upon discovery of fraud, misuse, or account discrepancies

  • Mandates counties encumber sufficient funds monthly to cover estimated charges, with payments made from the relevant office's annual appropriation and timed to avoid interest or penalties

  • Requires all receipts be returned to county commissioners, and by the 25th of each month officers must notify the board of anticipated expenditures for the following month using State Auditor-prepared forms

  • Prohibits county officers or purchasing agents from receiving separate reimbursement for any expenses paid with the county purchase card, and declares an emergency for immediate effect upon passage

Legislative Description

County purchasing; authorizing use of certain credit cards for county purchases.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to General Government

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

General Government2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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