Fountain Valley Municipal Code Ch. 2.60 Demands

This chapter provides for the city's presentation and audit procedures as required by Government Code Section 37201 et seq., and for the city's procedures for the payment of warrants as required by Government Code Section 53910.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

Demands against the city for money or damages are governed by Government Code Section 900 et seq., except as provided herein.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

The city council shall approve or reject demands after they have been audited as provided herein. Such audited demands may thereafter be submitted separately or on a register of audited demands that shall be certified by declaration under penalty of perjury by the director of finance certifying the accuracy of the demands and the availability of funds for payment thereof.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

Notwithstanding any other provision herein, warrants drawn for payment of demands certified or approved by the director of finance as conforming to a budget approved by resolution need not be audited by the city council prior to payment.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

Department directors or other authorized persons shall certify attendance records and payrolls. Payroll warrants need not be audited by the city council but may be approved by the finance director or city manager.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)

The city council may, by resolution, authorize such practices with respect to the form, issuance, delivery, endorsement and payment of warrants as it deems convenient, efficient and in the public interest that conform substantially to those practices specified in Government Code Section 53910 et seq.

(Ord. 1506 § 2, 2015)