Ohio § 302.20
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 302.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 302.20.
If established under this chapter, the department of finance shall: (A) Maintain a complete system of accounts of the financial transactions of the county
and of the department and shall determine the form of the financial records and accounts
to be kept by a county department, office, or agency. The accounting system shall be so designed as to avoid the keeping of duplicate
records of tax and other financial transactions insofar as is consistent with proper
accounting control. (B) Examine and determine the regularity, legality, and correctness of each expenditure,
claim, voucher, or payroll against the county, and the county auditor shall draw warrants
on the county treasurer for the payment of such expenditure, claim, voucher, or payroll
when approved by the department of finance and only when so approved. (C) Transfer temporarily deputies or employees from one office or department of the county
to another to promote efficiency and economy, except that any transfers of employees
of an elected officer shall be made only with the consent of such officer, and except
that no persons appointed by the sheriff may at any time be so transferred.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 302.20
What does Ohio Revised Code § 302.20 cover?
Section 302.20 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 302.20?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 302.20" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 302.20 apply to my situation?
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