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IN Code § 12-20-25-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-15. Duties of Committee; Rules

Sec. 15. (a) The management committee appointed under section 8 of this chapter shall do the following:(1) Conduct or have conducted a financial and compliance audit of the internal operations of the trustee's office.(2) Conduct or have conducted, to the extent practicable, a financial and compliance audit of each township assistance recipient who received assistance from the township trustee over the five (5) years immediately preceding the assumption of control of the trustee's office.(3) Conduct or have conducted an economy and efficiency audit of the internal operations of the trustee's office, which must determine the following:(A) If the trustee's office is managing and utilizing the resources of the office, including personnel, property, and office space, economically and efficiently.(B) If there are any inefficiencies or uneconomical practices and if so the causes.(C) If the trustee's office has complied with statutes and rules concerning matters of economy and efficiency.(4) Establish standards for the following:(A) Eligibility for township assistance.(B) Payments for township assistance claims.(C) Contracts and payments on contracts for township assistance goods or services.(D) Leases or rental agreements and payments on leases or rental agreements for facilities that relate to the provision of township assistance.(E) Capital expenditures relating to township assistance.(5) Implement a mandatory employment or workfare program under IC 12-20-10 or IC 12-20-11 or require that a township assistance recipient participate in a training program under IC 12-20-12.(b) Notwithstanding IC 36-9, the management committee is not required to solicit bids before entering into a contract to have an audit conducted under this section.(c) If the control board has adopted rules concerning the standards listed in subsection (a)(4), the management committee's rules must be consistent with the control board's rules.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-11(a), (c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.121.
IN Code § 12-20-25-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-16. Litigation Powers and Duties

Sec. 16. The management committee may be sued in the committee's own name. The management committee has the power to sue in the committee's own name and to defend an appeal from a determination made under section 28 of this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-11(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.
IN Code § 12-20-25-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-17. Committee Powers Regarding Employees

Sec. 17. (a) The management committee may do the following:(1) Employ, promote, and remove employees of the trustee's office who perform township assistance duties as needed and, with the approval of the governor, fix their compensation.(2) Retain certified public accountants and other necessary professionals from whom the committee may obtain audits, reports, and other assistance necessary to perform the committee's duties.(b) The management committee may only dismiss a township employee for just cause or with the approval of the township trustee. Just cause includes removal for personnel reductions made in accordance with IC 12-20-4.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-12.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.122.
IN Code § 12-20-25-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-18. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 18. (a) The management committee and the control board shall adopt rules as required by sections 15 and 30 of this chapter. The management committee and the control board may each adopt rules to administer the township assistance program in a controlled township. IC 4-22-2 does not apply to the rules. Rules adopted under this section must be:(1) written;(2) signed by the governor; and(3) published in the Indiana Register not more than sixty (60) days after the rules are signed by the governor.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, an individual may not receive township assistance from a controlled township until the applicant for assistance qualifies under eligibility standards established under rules adopted under subsection (a).[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-13.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.123.
IN Code § 12-20-25-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-19. Registration for Work at Department of Workforce Development Prerequisite to Assistance

Sec. 19. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, an unemployed individual may not receive township assistance in a controlled township until the individual has registered for work at an office of the department of workforce development and has provided proof that the individual is registered. This subsection does not apply to an individual who:(1) is not physically able to perform work;(2) is less than eighteen (18) years of age or at least sixty-five (65) years of age; or(3) is needed to care for another individual because of the other individual's age or physical condition.(b) An unemployed individual who has registered under subsection (a) may not receive township assistance in a controlled township on a continuing basis unless the individual reports to the employment office and provides proof that the individual has reported with the frequency and in the manner prescribed by either the management committee or the control board.(c) Subject to subsection (a), if the management committee or the control board finds that an individual has failed to:(1) apply for available, suitable work when directed by the commissioner of workforce development, the commissioner's deputy, or an authorized representative of the state;(2) accept, at any time after the individual is notified of a separation, suitable work when found for and offered to the individual by the commissioner of workforce development, the commissioner's deputy, or an authorized representative of the state; or(3) return to the individual's customary self-employment when directed by the commissioner of workforce development or the commissioner's deputy;the individual may not receive township assistance for six (6) months after the date of the management committee's or control board's finding.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-14.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.21-1995, SEC.16; P.L.73-2005, SEC.124.
IN Code § 12-20-25-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-20. Case Numbers

Sec. 20. (a) The management committee shall assign a case number to each applicant who is qualified under section 18 of this chapter for township assistance from the township.(b) To the extent allowed by law, an individual's case number must be the individual's Social Security number.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-15.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.125.
IN Code § 12-20-25-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-21. Denial of Claims; Grounds

Sec. 21. Notwithstanding IC 12-20-20, a claim may not be approved if the township assistance is provided during the period that the township is a controlled township and:(1) the township assistance claim is not presented for payment not more than sixty (60) days after the date the township assistance was provided;(2) the township assistance recipient cannot be identified;(3) the township assistance provided cannot be substantiated in detail; or(4) the date the township assistance was provided cannot be established.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-16.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.126.
IN Code § 12-20-25-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-22. Payment of Unpaid Claims of Creditors

Sec. 22. (a) Sections 22 through 28 of this chapter create an exclusive administrative remedy for the payment of unpaid claims of creditors for the following goods and services that were provided under the authority of IC 12-2-1 (before its repeal) or this article before the township became a controlled township:(1) Food, including prepared food and special dietary food.(2) Clothing.(3) Shelter.(4) Water, gas, and electric services for lighting, heating, and cooking.(5) Household supplies, including first aid and medical supplies for injury and illness.(6) Medical and surgical attendance.(7) Nursing care prescribed by a physician.(8) School lunches.(9) Transportation to allow a township assistance recipient to seek or accept employment.(10) Feed for livestock.(11) Funeral and cemetery expenses.(12) Any other goods or services provided under this article.(b) A creditor that has a claim described in subsection (a) against the township trustee must file a statement of claims with the management committee not more than ninety (90) days after notice is given under section 24 or 25 of this chapter.(c) The statement of claims must itemize each claim the creditor has against the township. The state board of accounts shall prescribe the form of the statement of claims. The state board of accounts shall establish standards for the submission of supporting documentation for claims.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-17.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.127.
IN Code § 12-20-25-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-23. Statement of Claim; Filing Limitations

Sec. 23. The claim of a creditor is void if the creditor fails to file a statement of claims with the management committee not more than ninety (90) days after notice is given under section 24 or 25 of this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-18.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.
IN Code § 12-20-25-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-24. Information Regarding Creditors' Claims; Notice to Creditors

Sec. 24. (a) The county auditor shall provide the management committee with the following:(1) The name, address, and voucher number of each creditor whose claims have not been paid.(2) An itemization of each creditor's claims against the distressed township.(b) The management committee shall send a notice by first class mail to the creditors identified by the county auditor. The notice must do the following:(1) Inform the creditor that the creditor must file a statement of claims with the management committee not more than ninety (90) days after the mailing of the notice or the claim is void.(2) Include a statement of claims form.(3) Identify the required supporting documentation that must be filed along with the statement of claims.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-19.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.
IN Code § 12-20-25-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-25. Notice by Publication

Sec. 25. In addition to the notice required in section 24 of this chapter, the management committee shall publish a notice to all persons claiming to be creditors in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the county. If there is only one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the county, publication in that newspaper is sufficient notice to the persons claiming to be creditors.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-20.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.
IN Code § 12-20-25-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-26. Review and Evaluation of Claims

Sec. 26. (a) Upon receipt of a statement of claims from a creditor, the management committee shall review and evaluate the validity and reasonableness of each claim. The management committee is not required to conduct a hearing under IC 4-21.5-3.(b) The management committee's evaluation of each claim shall be made without determining whether the claim is a valid township debt under Article 13, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-21.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.
IN Code § 12-20-25-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-27. Payment of Claims; Invalid and Unreasonable Claims

Sec. 27. (a) Except as provided in section 52(3) of this chapter, if the management committee finds a claim to be valid and reasonable in whole or in part, the amount of the claim found to be valid and reasonable shall be paid from the distressed township's township assistance account as provided in section 40 of this chapter. If the management committee finds that a claim is invalid in whole or in part, the amount of the claim found to be invalid is void. The management committee shall mail a notice of the committee's determination to the creditor not more than ten (10) days after the determination is made. The notice must include a statement of the reasons for the determination.(b) If the management committee finds that a claim is not reasonable, the management committee shall mail a notice of the finding to the creditor and shall attempt to negotiate a reasonable settlement with the creditor for the amount of the claim. If the management committee attempts to negotiate with the creditor and determines that it is not possible to reach a reasonable settlement of the claim not more than sixty (60) days after the notice was mailed, the management committee shall determine the amount of the claim that is reasonable. The management committee shall mail a notice of the committee's determination to the creditor not more than ten (10) days after the determination is made. The notice must include a statement of the reasons for the determination.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-22.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.128.
IN Code § 12-20-25-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-28. Determination of Validity and Reasonableness of Claim; Finality; Appeal

Sec. 28. (a) A determination of the management committee concerning the validity and reasonableness of a claim is a final administrative determination.(b) A creditor aggrieved by a final determination of the management committee may appeal the determination by filing a petition with the circuit or superior court of the county in which the creditor resides or in the county in which the distressed township is located. The petition must be filed not more than thirty (30) days following the date of the management committee's determination. The court shall try the cause de novo. Except as provided in section 52(3) of this chapter, a final court judgment that orders a payment to be made to a creditor under this subsection may be collected upon and paid from the distressed township's township assistance account as provided in section 40 of this chapter. An action brought under this section is governed by IC 34-13-5, except that a change of venue is governed by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure rather than IC 34-13-5-4.(c) A claim under this article that is pending in court at the time the township becomes a distressed township is stayed and the claimant must file the claim with the management committee as provided in this chapter. A claimant who has a final court judgment on a claim under this article before the township becomes a distressed township may proceed to collect on that judgment as provided by law.(d) An action under this section is subject to the defense that the claim may violate Article 13, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-23.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.104; P.L.73-2005, SEC.129.
IN Code § 12-20-25-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-29. Township Assistance Control Board; Membership; Salaries

Sec. 29. (a) A township assistance control board is established for each distressed township. The governor shall appoint the following members to the control board:(1) The budget director or the director's designee, who shall serve as the chairman of the board.(2) One (1) representative of the state board of accounts.(3) One (1) representative of the department.(4) One (1) representative of the division of family resources.(5) One (1) elected public official of the county.(6) One (1) township trustee.(7) One (1) individual who:(A) resides in the county or is employed in the county by an employer paying taxes in the county; and(B) is or agrees to become familiar with township assistance.(8) The township trustee of the distressed township, who shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member of the control board.(b) The members of the control board serve at the pleasure of the governor.(c) Each member of the board who is not a state employee or an elected official is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-24(a) part, (b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.358; P.L.73-2005, SEC.130; P.L.145-2006, SEC.121.
IN Code § 12-20-25-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-30. Powers and Duties of Control Board

Sec. 30. (a) The control board shall supervise the township trustee in the administration of township assistance. The control board may appoint one (1) of the board's members to monitor the trustee's compliance with this chapter and to report discrepancies to the control board. The control board may require the board's approval of an expenditure of more than five hundred dollars ($500).(b) Notwithstanding IC 36-6-6-11, the control board shall review and may reduce or increase the township's budget and proposed tax levy to be advertised by the county auditor. If the control board finds that there will be insufficient revenues available under this chapter for the township to pay valid township assistance claims, the control board may consent to proposed borrowing for township assistance under IC 12-20-24.(c) The control board may approve the number, pay, and duties of employees who are employed for the distribution and administration of the distressed township's township assistance program.(d) The control board may require the township trustee to submit reports on the amounts of township assistance by categories, including the types of goods or services furnished and the vendors who supplied the goods or services.(e) The control board:(1) shall operate the employment program implemented by the management committee under section 15(a)(5) of this chapter; and(2) may require that a township assistance recipient participate in a training program under IC 12-20-12-1.(f) The control board shall establish income eligibility standards for township assistance, subject to the requirements of section 18 of this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-25.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.131; P.L.169-2006, SEC.41.
IN Code § 12-20-25-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-31. Distribution Rules; Requirements

Sec. 31. (a) The control board may adopt rules concerning the distribution of township assistance designed to reduce the cost and improve the delivery of township assistance. IC 4-22-2 does not apply to the rules. The rules may include provisions governing the following:(1) The minimum quality of goods and services required to be provided by township assistance vendors.(2) The rate of reimbursement to be provided to vendors of goods and services under the township assistance program.(3) The types of assistance that are to be provided to township assistance recipients.(4) Competitive bidding requirements for purchases of goods and services for township assistance recipients, other than food, other perishable products, and goods or services needed on an emergency basis.(5) The time within which providers of township assistance are to present claims for payment, which may not exceed sixty (60) days from the date the township assistance was provided.(6) The purchase of goods and services to meet the emergency needs of township assistance applicants without competitive bids.(b) If rules described in subsection (a)(4) are adopted, the rules must require that:(1) purchases may be made only after bids have been solicited; and(2) the contract for furnishing goods or services must be awarded to the lowest and best responsible and responsive bidder or to more than one (1) bidder if the selection of more than one (1) bidder is appropriate to provide the necessary goods or services.(c) If practicable and prudent, township assistance purchases should be made from local vendors.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-26.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.132.
IN Code § 12-20-25-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 20. Township Assistance|Chapter 25. Township Assistance in Distressed Townships|12-20-25-32. Report; Financial Plan Recommendation

Sec. 32. (a) As soon as the management committee has completed the financial, compliance, economy, and efficiency audits required by section 15 of this chapter, the management committee shall make a report to the control board. The report must include the following:(1) The findings of the financial, compliance, economy, and efficiency audits.(2) An itemization of each creditor's claims against the distressed township that were found to be valid and reasonable.(3) An itemization of each claim that was found to be invalid.(4) An itemization of each claim that was found to be unreasonable and on which no settlement was negotiated.(5) A proposed operating budget for the township trustee's office.(6) An estimate of future operating and debt service costs for township assistance.(7) The amount of outstanding township assistance bonds issued and loans incurred by the county and advancements made by the county.(8) The maximum permissible township assistance levy of the township under IC 6-1.1-18.5.(b) The county fiscal body may recommend a financial plan to the management committee that ensures that future revenue increases, if necessary, come from sources other than ad valorem property taxes imposed on property within the distressed township and will accomplish the purposes set forth in section 33(a)(2) of this chapter. The financial plan may include any of the options set forth in section 34 of this chapter. The management committee shall include any submitted plan in the committee's report to the control board.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-27.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.133.