§ 106.713. Fraudulent claims.  


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  • Every claim submitted pursuant to this part shall be substantiated by receipt or voucher, shall contain a statement that the expenses were actually incurred by the traveler as necessary traveling expenses in the performance of his official duties and shall be accompanied by a written declaration that it is true and correct as to every material matter. Any person who wilfully makes and subscribes any such claim which he does not believe to be true and correct as to every material matter, or who wilfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels or advises the preparation or presentation under the provisions of this part of a claim which is fraudulent or is false as to any material matter, whether or not such falsity or fraud is with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present such claim, shall be guilty of a class D offense. Whoever shall receive an allowance or reimbursement by means of a false claim shall be personally liable in the amount of the fraudulent payment for the reimbursement of the public fund from which the claim was paid.

    (Ord. 77-691-638, § 2; Ord. 81-775-491, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

    Note— Former § 126.713.