[Derived from Sec. 112 of Ch. III of Charter and Ordinances,
1974]
[Amended 8-16-1990, effective 8-16-1990]
A. The receipt of any goods, merchandise, supplies or service purchased
by the City of Buffalo having a total value of $500 or more shall
be certified by the designated employee or employees of the City department
receiving the goods or service and verified by the Auditor of the
City in the manner prescribed herein.
B. The employee receiving any goods or service on behalf of the City
shall affix the following certification on the packing slip, delivery
ticket invoice or copy of the purchase or service order in the following
manner:
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I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT TO THE BEST
OF MY KNOWLEDGE THE GOODS LISTED WERE RECEIVED UNOPENED, UNDAMAGED
AND/OR THAT THE SERVICES WERE RENDERED, EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW, PER
ORDER # ___________
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Said copy shall be forwarded to the Comptroller's office.
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C. Such merchandise, goods, supplies or other articles shall not be
used or removed from the original packages until the quantity, quality
and certificate of receipt have been duly completed and affixed as
provided herein, except upon permission of the Auditor of the City
to use goods or services or upon inability to notify the City Auditor
and determination of the department head or designated employee that
unnecessary delays in municipal work would result from strict adherence
hereto.
D. Purchases of goods or services under $500 may, from time to time,
be inspected by the Auditor of the City when, in his judgment, the
interests of the City will be served.
E. Exceptions. This section shall not apply to contracts for public
improvements, construction, demolition or professional services.