North Dakota Code 54-16-03 – Unlawful to expend more than appropriated – May secure approval from commission for use of other funds – Deficit void – Submission of petition to emergency commission
1. A state officer may not expend, or agree or contract to expend, any amount in excess of the sum appropriated for that expenditure, and may not expend an amount appropriated for any specific purpose or fund or for any other purpose without prior approval in the form of a transfer approval or expenditure authorization as provided in this chapter.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 54-16-03
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. When an emergency exists, a state officer may submit to the secretary of the emergency commission an itemized petition requesting approval to:
a. Transfer money and spending authority between funds or line items pursuant to section 54-16-04; b. Accept and expend federal funds pursuant to section 54-16-04.1; c. Accept and expend state contingency funds pursuant to section 54-16-09; d. Accept and expend other funds pursuant to section 54-16-04.2; or
e. Recommend full-time equivalent positions pursuant to section 54-16-04.3.
3. The secretary of the emergency commission shall provide a copy of each petition submitted under this section to the office of management and budget. The office of management and budget may provide an analysis and prioritization of emergency requests to the emergency commission.
4. Any petition to the emergency commission by a state officer must be considered by the emergency commission. A petition under this section must be approved or recommended by the emergency commission before submission for consideration by the budget section.
5. Any debt or deficit created by a state officer in violation of this section is void.