DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 406 Original 2024 Regular Session Carlson
Abstract: Provides relative to federal grant administration.
Proposed law provides for the administration of federal grants by a state agency and the payment and
reimbursement process.
Proposed law provides for definitions.
Proposed law provides for the payment and reimbursement process for local governmental
subdivisions. Requires an agency administering a federal grant or program to issue a determination
regarding payment and reimbursement to a local governmental subdivision no later than 30 calendar
days after the submission of invoices.
Proposed law provides that if a local governmental subdivision is entitled to payment and
reimbursement, the agency shall notify the local governmental subdivision of the determination and
issue payment and reimbursement no later than 14 days after the determination.
Proposed law provides that if a local governmental subdivision is not entitled to payment and
reimbursement, the agency shall notify the local governmental subdivision and provide a reason for
the denial of payment or reimbursement no later than 14 days after the determination. Further
requires the agency to allow the local governmental subdivision to correct an omission or error, if
possible, and resubmit invoices for payment and reimbursement.
Proposed law provides that the use of federal funds for any program or project other than described
in the contract is grounds for termination of the contract.
Proposed law provides that all invoices related to the project are the responsibility of the grantee and
that the grantee remains responsible for payments to its vendors.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 49:675-677)