New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-29-8. Receipts and disbursements; issuance of warrants, purchase orders and contracts; deposit of funds

A. All premiums and other money collected by the authority shall be deposited in the fund. Except as provided in Subsection F of Section 22-2-6.6 NMSA 1978, funds shall be disbursed directly by the authority, but receipts and disbursements are subject to audit by the state auditor. Except as provided in that subsection, the authority is not required to submit proposed vouchers, purchase orders or contracts to the department of finance and administration as otherwise provided by law. The department of finance and administration shall not require the authority to rebid or to disapprove any contractual arrangements determined by the board to be in the best interests of the authority.

B. Except as provided in Subsection F of Section 22-2-6.6 NMSA 1978, the board shall issue warrants in the name of the authority against funds of the authority in payment of its lawful obligations, issue purchase orders and contract for goods or services in the name of the authority. The authority shall provide its own warrant, purchase order and contract forms as well as other supplies and equipment.