KRS 45A.235: Action on contract claims or controversies.

This section shall apply to a claim or controversy arising under contracts between the

Commonwealth and its contractors. If such a claim or controversy is not resolved by

mutual agreement, the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, or his

designee, shall promptly issue a decision in writing. A copy of that decision shall be

mailed or otherwise furnished to the contractor. The decision shall be final and conclusive

unless fraudulent, or unless the contractor sues pursuant to KRS 45A.245. If the secretary

of the Finance and Administration Cabinet does not issue a written decision within one

hundred and twenty (120) days after written request for a final decision, or within such

longer period as might be established by the parties to the contract in writing, then the

contractor may proceed as if an adverse decision had been received.