Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 22: Expenditures, Purchasing and Contracts

Handbook Chapter

Published: November 3, 2023

Expenditures Purchasing and Contracts
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This content conveys general information. Do not use it as a substitute for legal advice. Any attorney general opinions cited are available from the League’s Research staff.

Learn about state laws regulating disbursement of public funds such as competitive bidding requirements, best value and emergency contracting, construction contracts, retainage, contracting with other governmental entities and purchasing consultant services. Get guidance on conflicts of interest, that is, the prohibition against a city official having a personal financial interest in city contracts.

Use these model documents with the discussion on Expenditures, Purchasing and Contracts:

See Table of Contents: Handbook for Minnesota Cities