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title: O.C.G.A. § 20-2-36. Duty in case of misapplication of state funds.
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# O.C.G.A. § 20-2-36. Duty in case of misapplication of state funds.

In the event of a misapplication of any of the funds apportioned to any of the institutions of learning or schools receiving state aid, the State School Superintendent shall at once proceed to recover such funds by the institution of proper proceedings in the courts after demand to settle the matter is made upon the party misapplying the funds.

## History

Ga. L. 1919, p. 288, § 60; Code 1933, § 32-507.

## Cross References

Accounting for public funds generally, T. 45, C. 8.