Indiana Code 4-13-1.3-3. Powers and duties of department
(1) Act as the purchasing agent for state agencies under IC 5-22.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-13-1.3-3
- department: refers to the Indiana department of administration created by IC 4-13-1-2. See Indiana Code 4-13-1.3-1
- state agency: has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1. See Indiana Code 4-13-1.3-2
(3) Exercise general supervision over all inventories of supplies retained by state agencies.
(4) Establish and maintain programs for the inspection, testing, and acceptance of supplies and services purchased for state agencies.
(5) Cooperate with the budget agency and the auditor of state in the preparation of statistical data concerning the purchase, usage, and disposition of all supplies and services. In preparing reports under this subdivision, the department may require state agencies to submit reports concerning usage, needs, and inventory.
(b) The department may do the following:
(1) Delegate its authority to a state agency.
(2) Enter into an agreement with a political subdivision under IC 36-1-7, to make purchases for the political subdivision.
As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.8.