Section 8-6-3 - Duties of treasurer; receipts.

8-6-3. Duties of treasurer; receipts.

The state treasurer shall receive and keep all moneys of the state, except when otherwise specially provided; disburse the public money upon warrants drawn according to law and not otherwise; keep a just, true and comprehensive account of all moneys received and disbursed; render his accounts to the division of financial control of the department of finance and administration annually, or oftener if required; and report to the legislature at the commencement of each regular session, a detailed statement of the condition of the treasury. He shall grant duplicate receipts for all sums of money which shall be paid into the treasury and the person receiving the same shall deposit one with the division of financial control who shall credit such person accordingly and charge the treasurer.