North Dakota § 40-01-12 - Claims and accounts against municipalities audited
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-01-12 — Claims and accounts against municipalities audited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-01-12. Claims and accounts against municipalities audited
No account or claim against a municipality to be paid from any fund, including a municipal utilities fund, shall be allowed by the governing body thereof until a full itemized statement in writing has been filed with the governing body or unless otherwise authorized by the governing body pursuant to contract or other action. The governing body, in its discretion, may require the filing of any additional information which it may deem necessary to the proper understanding and audit of any claim or account and it may require the filing of a sworn statement in such form as it may prescribe. Every account or claim which is allowed by the governing body shall be shown in the minutes of the proceedings of the governing body except that wages and salaries of persons employed by the city may be consolidated and allowed in one order as provided by subsection 15 of section 40-16-03 and reference made in the proceedings of the governing body to the payroll record certified to the city auditor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-01-12
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-01-12 cover?
Section 40-01-12 ("Claims and accounts against municipalities audited") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 40-01-12?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 40-01-12" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 40-01-12 apply to my situation?
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