City of Baltimore
Charter of Baltimore City

§ 13. Department of Accounts Payable – General powers and duties.

Except as otherwise provided in Article VII, § 10 {"Department of Finance: Disbursements related to salary or compensation."}:

(1) the Department of Accounts Payable shall have general supervision and charge over all payments and disbursements made by the City; and

(2) no payment or disbursement may be made by the City without the approval of the Department.