Opinion No. 72-161 (1972) Ag

** Summary ** UNAUTHORIZED SPENDING OF PUBLIC FUNDS Any public official who acts contrary to the provisions of 26 O.S. 501 [26-501] (1971), or any other law of the State of Oklahoma, is subject to being charged and his guilt or innocence determined by a court and Jury. The penalty for the violation of 26 O.S. 501 [26-501] (1971) is a fine not less than One Hundred nor more than Five Hundred Dollars, and the office held by such party shall be adjudged vacant. Further, the official violating such act shall be the one so penalized. The appropriate action to be taken to prosecute for the…