HF2 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

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

Related bill: SF1123

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill focuses on enhancing the management and transparency of state grants in Minnesota. It sets requirements for state employees to promptly report any suspected fraud involving a state program to both law enforcement and relevant legislative members. Additionally, state agencies are mandated to keep an updated organizational chart visible on their websites, listing key personnel and their contact information.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the commissioner in supervising and guiding the management of state grants. This includes creating consistent policies, being a resource for executive agencies, and ensuring that grants are monitored and reviewed effectively. This also involves a requirement for certain grants to include in-person monitoring and thorough financial checks before payments are made.

There is also an emphasis on compliance and accountability, where state agencies must submit detailed grant agreements that include authorization and enforcement provisions. These agreements should adhere to the standards set by the commissioner and are subjected to audits and reviews to ensure they meet legal requirements.

In case of any legal violations found through grants management, there are provisions for detailed reporting and protective measures for employees who report the violations. The bill also stresses the need for updating the grants management framework continually to align with new legislative changes.

In essence, the bill is designed to ensure rigorous oversight and transparency in the distribution and management of state grants, thereby reducing the risk of fraud and increasing efficiency in public resource management.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toWays and Means
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This statute provides protections for employees making good faith reports under section 181.932 prohibiting employer discrimination against the employee.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "181.932"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Section 16C.05 governs the requirements for grant agreements and amendments, referenced in the context of creating valid grant agreements.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16C.05"
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Section 16E.01 is related to shared grants management technology systems, referenced in the context of developing such technology.",
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Chapter 317A deals with the statutory requirements for organizations, referenced in the context of grantee good standing verification.",
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    "citation": "317A"
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    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 309.53 requires nonprofit organizations to complete audits which are used for assessing financial responsibility of potential grantees.",
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    "citation": "309.53"
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