Fiscal notes required to include review of information related to organizations named in legislation to receive a grant, and granting agencies required to submit annual report to legislature on their grantmaking.
Impact
If enacted, HF3257 will facilitate a structured approach towards grant management by requiring granting agencies to submit an annual report to the legislature detailing their grantmaking activities. This provision is seen as a necessary step to bolster oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent and to provide lawmakers with the insight needed to make informed decisions on future funding.
Summary
House File 3257 seeks to enhance the fiscal accountability of organizations that are recipients of state grants. The bill mandates that all fiscal notes must include a thorough review of any organizations named within the legislation that are slated to receive grants. This aims to ensure transparency and scrutiny over the allocation and utilization of state funds by non-profit and other designated organizations.
Contention
While HF3257 aims to promote accountability, there may be concerns from the organizations receiving grants regarding the additional administrative burdens placed upon them. Critics might argue that the enhanced reporting requirements could divert valuable resources away from their primary missions. Similarly, there could be apprehensions about the level of scrutiny and oversight imposed by legislators, which some may see as governmental overreach into the operations of non-profit entities.
Position of grants management and oversight established within the Department of Administration, standards related to grantmaking and grants management practices required, and reports required.
Department of Administration director of grants management and oversight position established, standards related to grantmaking and grants management practices required, and reports required.
Certain state employees required to receive training and certification in grants management, and granting agencies required to take certain actions following failures by grantees.
Legislative auditor requirement to submit a report to the legislature related to an agency's implementation of internal control or fiscal management recommendations