A. In the case of capital outlay projects located within Indian country and authorized to the Indian affairs department or other state agencies, the state may make payments directly to third-party contractors for services rendered or goods supplied regarding such projects. Upon approval by the Indian affairs department or other state agency of a billing statement submitted on behalf of a vendor by a tribal government or a local tribal entity, the department may arrange for payment of that statement directly to the vendor. Capital outlay projects may be invoiced and paid in phases.
B. The department of finance and administration is authorized to make payments directly to third-party contractors for services rendered or goods supplied regarding capital outlay projects located within Indian country and authorized to the Indian affairs department or other state agency.