Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF3251

Introduced
4/13/23  

Caption

Director of grants management and oversight within the Department of Administration establishment

Impact

The implementation of SF3251 is expected to significantly affect how grants are managed at the state level. By centralizing the oversight of grant management, the bill aims to create a consistent set of standards that all state agencies will have to adhere to when administering grants. This standardization is intended to improve accountability and reduce the risk of fraud and mismanagement, as all executive agencies will be required to follow the prescribed protocols outlined in the bill.

Summary

SF3251, introduced in the Minnesota Legislature, seeks to establish a position within the Department of Administration dedicated to grants management and oversight. The bill outlines the responsibilities of this newly created director, who will be tasked with enhancing the efficiency and transparency of grant processes across state agencies. Key responsibilities will include developing uniform grant management policies, overseeing compliance with existing laws, and ensuring that grant recipients meet specific criteria and reporting requirements.

Contention

Notably, there may be points of contention surrounding the level of control and discretion afforded to the director of grants management. Some lawmakers and stakeholders may be concerned that centralizing grant oversight could inadvertently restrict the flexibility of certain agencies to tailor grants to the unique needs of their communities. Additionally, there are concerns about compliance burdens that state agencies might face as they adjust to the new standards and practices mandated by the bill.

Companion Bills

MN HF1745

Similar To Position of grants management and oversight established within the Department of Administration, standards related to grantmaking and grants management practices required, and reports required.

Previously Filed As

MN HF1745

Position of grants management and oversight established within the Department of Administration, standards related to grantmaking and grants management practices required, and reports required.

MN SF538

Department of Administration director of grants management position establishment; grantmaking and grants management practices standards requirement

MN HF754

Department of Administration director of grants management and oversight position established, standards related to grantmaking and grants management practices required, and reports required.

MN HF2891

Certain state employees required to receive training and certification in grants management, and granting agencies required to take certain actions following failures by grantees.

MN SF3340

Certain state employees requirement to receive training and certification in grants management

MN HF2963

Office of Inspector General established, powers and duties provided, enhanced grant oversight provided, retaliation prohibited, existing executive Offices of Inspector General transferred or repealed, detection and prevention of fraud provided, penalties provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF1

Office of Inspector General established, powers and duties provided, enhanced grant oversight provided, retaliation prohibited, existing executive Offices of Inspector General transferred or repealed, fraud detection and prevention provided, conforming changes made, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN HF2

Fraud reporting required when a state employee has reason to suspect fraud, and grants management requirements strengthened.

MN HF152

Individual income tax subtraction modified for National Guard and reserve compensation.

MN SF2225

Data practices provisions modifications; Office of Collaborative and dispute resolution and Office of Enterprise Sustainability establishment

Similar Bills

MN SF538

Department of Administration director of grants management position establishment; grantmaking and grants management practices standards requirement

MN HF152

Individual income tax subtraction modified for National Guard and reserve compensation.

MN HF754

Department of Administration director of grants management and oversight position established, standards related to grantmaking and grants management practices required, and reports required.

MN HF1745

Position of grants management and oversight established within the Department of Administration, standards related to grantmaking and grants management practices required, and reports required.

MN SF856

Office of the Inspector General creation and appropriation

MN HF1830

State government finance bill.

MN HF1837

State government policy bill.

MN HF4853

Health maintenance organization transaction oversight provided, and nonprofit health coverage entity conversion transaction requirements established, transaction conversion prohibited, enforcement authorized, and data classified.