California § 17051.5 - A state agency shall notify the Treasurer not to pay a warrant drawn by the Contr
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§ 17051.5. A state agency shall notify the Treasurer not to pay a warrant drawn by the Contr
A state agency shall notify the Treasurer not to pay a warrant drawn by the Controller upon that agencyâs request whenever that agency has reason to believe that the Controller has drawn or is about to draw his or her warrant without legal authority, for a larger amount than is owed by the state, or in a manner not in conformity with the regulations adopted by the Department of General Services for the presentation and audit of claims. Upon notification from a state agency as described in this section, the Treasurer shall refuse payment of the subject warrant until he or she is otherwise directed by the agency or the Legislature.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17051.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17051.5 cover?
Section 17051.5 ("A state agency shall notify the Treasurer not to pay a warrant drawn by the Contr") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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