The implementation of this bill is expected to enhance transparency in state financial assistance programs. By facilitating timely notifications to interested parties, the bill seeks to ensure that agencies, non-profits, and individuals are better informed about available grants and funding options. This change could lead to increased participation from the community in applying for funds that support various initiatives and projects.
Summary
House Bill 2813, introduced by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, amends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act by adding a new section dedicated to providing alerts for financial assistance opportunities. The bill mandates that the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) set up an email alert system that notifies the public whenever new funding opportunities are posted on the Catalog of State Financial Assistance. This initiative aims to improve public access to information regarding funding opportunities at the state level.
Contention
Although the bill appears largely procedural and focused on enhancing communication, there may be underlying concerns regarding the effectiveness of such alert systems. Questions may arise about the robustness and user-friendliness of the email notification process, as well as about how it integrates with existing systems. Additionally, some stakeholders might advocate for further measures that could accompany such alerts to ensure equitable access to funding opportunities, particularly for less tech-savvy groups or smaller entities.
Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness And The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Two-year Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program To Provide A Safe Location On Public Land For Homeless Individuals And Families To Reside And Access Services.
Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness And The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Two-year Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program To Provide A Safe Location On Public Land For Homeless Individuals And Families To Reside And Access Services.
Providing for the administration of permits by State agencies, for a tracking system for permit applications, for the establishment of permit programs, for third-party review of permit decision delays and for annual reports; establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity and the Economic Development Strategy Group; and providing for their powers and duties.