Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-2-6-5

Sec. 5. (a) A county officer or employee authorized to receive supplies contracted for by the county shall review the invoice or bill for the supplies item by item and certify in writing on the invoice or bill:

If the officer or employee discovers a breach of contract on receipt of the supplies, the officer or employee shall deduct a just amount from the invoice or bill and immediately file the officer's or employee's certificate and the bill or invoice with the county auditor.

(b) The county executive may approve a claim on a contract for supplies only if:

The executive may not use a county auditor's certificate as the sole basis for this finding.

(c) The county executive may make an allowance for printed blanks or stationery for a county officer only if they are to be used for the benefit of the county.