KRS 45A.230: Authority of secretary to settle claims.

Prior to the institution of any action in a court concerning any contract, claim, or

controversy, the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet is authorized,

subject to any limitations or conditions imposed by regulations, to settle, compromise,

pay, or otherwise adjust the claim by or against, or controversy with, a contractor relating

to a contract entered into by the Finance and Administration Cabinet on behalf of the

Commonwealth or any state agency, including a claim or controversy based on breach of

contract, mistake, misrepresentation, or other cause for contract modification or

rescission, but excluding any claim or controversy involving penalties or forfeitures

prescribed by statute or regulation where an official other than the secretary of the

Finance and Administration Cabinet is specifically authorized to settle or determine such

controversy.