Sec. 44.77.010. Presentation of claims.
(a) Except as provided in (d) of this section, every claim for reimbursement for money expended, or for compensation for labor, materials, or supplies furnished, or services given to or for the state, whether based on a contract or on a ratification, shall be promptly presented to the appropriate administrative or executive officer for approval […]
Sec. 44.77.015. Claims for medical services.
(a) For the purposes of filing claims for medical services provided under AS 47.07 or AS 47.25.120 – 47.25.300, “promptly,” in AS 44.77.010(a), means within 12 months after the date of service or as provided in (b) of this section. Except as provided in (c) of this section, a claim may not be paid if […]
Sec. 44.77.020. Disallowance by officer.
(a) If the administrative or executive officer disallows all or part of the claim, the claimant may obtain a review of the officer’s action by applying within 60 days to the Department of Administration, at Juneau, orally or in writing. (b) When the application is made, the officer who disallowed the claim shall transmit the […]
Sec. 44.77.030. Disallowance by department.
(a) If the Department of Administration disallows a claim or demand against the state, the Department of Administration shall give the claimant and the officer who approved the voucher a written notice setting out its reasons for the disallowance. (b) If the claim or demand is disallowed because the claimant or officer did not submit […]
Sec. 44.77.040. Hearing and judgment on appeal to department.
(a) The Department of Administration, after consulting with the office of administrative hearings (AS 44.64.010), shall fix a time for hearing the appeal and shall notify the claimant and the officer who approved the voucher and give them a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The hearing shall be conducted by the office of administrative hearings. […]
Sec. 44.77.050. Witnesses and procedures.
The Department of Administration may hear witnesses on a question of fact involved in an appeal and may authorize the deposition of an absent witness to be taken. The department may adopt regulations governing proceedings on appeal, and may administer oaths to witnesses appearing before it. False testimony before the department is perjury.
Sec. 44.77.060. Request for attorney general’s opinion.
If a question of law is involved in a case before the Department of Administration, it may request a written opinion from the attorney general.
Sec. 44.77.070. Applicability of AS 44.77.010 – 44.77.060.
AS 44.77.010 – 44.77.060 do not apply to a department in the executive branch or to the legislative or judicial branches if that department or branch has adopted a mandatory claims and appeal procedure.