California § 26900 - The auditor shall examine and settle the accounts of any persons indebted to the

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§ 26900. The auditor shall examine and settle the accounts of any persons indebted to the

The auditor shall examine and settle the accounts of any persons indebted to the county or holding money payable into the county treasury, and shall certify the amount to the treasurer. Upon the presentation and filing of the treasurer’s receipt therefor, the auditor shall give to such person a discharge and charge the treasurer with the amount received by him.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 26900

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26900 cover?

Section 26900 ("The auditor shall examine and settle the accounts of any persons indebted to the") 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.

How do I cite California § 26900?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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