Opinions of the Attorney General

 

This page is for informational purposes only. Opinions of the Attorney General are advisory only; they do not have the force and effect of the law; and they are limited to the facts presented by the official or officials requesting the opinion. Further, the opinions may be changed or recalled due to subsequent court decisions and/or legislative enactments. As the chief legal officer of the State, the Attorney General is responsible for rendering opinions to governmental entities and officers only, and not to private individuals.

 

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Public Work Opinions:

 

04-0079 Agency Use of Employees to Construct Improvements & Licensing Law

04-0030 Agency Right to Negotiate Contract Up to the Contract Limit

04-0030A Clarify Agency Right to Negotiate Contract Up to the Contract Limit

03-0263 Agency Ability to Execute Change Order to Orignal Bid

00-0435 Issuance of Incentive for Early Completion of Construcion Work

97-0356 Prerequisite of Mandated Attendance by Bidders at a Pre-Bid Conference

95-0028 Agency May Issue Post Bid Change Order to Reduce Bid within Budget

93-0633 Apparent Bid Irregularities & Right to Reject Public Work Bids

93-0150 Application of Public Bid Law and Division of a Public Work

93-0118 Agency Ability to Issue Change Order When All Bids Exceed Budgeted Amount

92-0670 Public Entity Dividing Materials in Fiscal Year into Separate Purchases

 

Other Opinions:

 

08-0089 Furnishing Meals at LCTCS Sponsored Functions and Activities

03-0387 University Cannot Expend Funds on Retirees, Spouses of Faculty & Employees

01-0040 Circumstances a University Can Loan or Advance Funds to a Foundation, etc.

00-0225 Photographic Services at College & University Graduation Ceremonies

98-0014 Legality of Sponsoring Christmas Parade Float and Buying Candy to Throw

97-0385 Location of Restaurant on State University Campus

97-0356 Prerequisite of Mandated Attendance by Bidders at a Pre-Bid Conference

89-0570 Reject Lowest Bid for Non-Compliance with Specifications Published

89-0132 Contracts for Vending Services & Cafeteria Services on University Campuses

88-0218 Purchases of Equipment and Supplies Cannot be Separated to Avoid Public Bid

85-0763 Contract for Cable Television Services Not Subject To Public Bid Requirements

 

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