All charges to counties under §§ 27A-13-16 to 27A-13-21, inclusive, shall be certified each month by the secretary of social services, or his designee, to the county auditor. The certification shall include a listing of charges by patient name. The certification shall be sent to county auditors no later than the fifth day of the month. Upon receiving the certification, the county shall pay the amount due to the state remittance center within the time period established by chapter 4-3. Such moneys shall be deposited to the state general fund.
SDCL 27A-13-26