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.
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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Sponsors
- Rep. Max Rymer (R)
- Rep. Pam Altendorf (R)
- Rep. Patti Anderson (R)
- Rep. Paul Anderson (R)
- Rep. Jeff Backer (R)
- Rep. Peggy Bennett (R)
- Rep. John Burkel (R)
- Rep. Ben Davis (R)
- Rep. Bidal Duran (R)
- Rep. Elliot Engen (R)
- Rep. Steve Gander (R)
- Rep. Dawn Gillman (R)
- Rep. James Gordon (R)
- Rep. Bobbie Harder (R)
- Rep. Kristin Robbins (R)
- Rep. Isaac Schultz (R)
- Rep. Walter Hudson (R)
- Rep. Steven Jacob (R)
- Rep. Wayne Johnson (R)
- Rep. Jim Joy (R)
- Rep. Krista Knudsen (R)
- Rep. Jon Koznick (R)
- Rep. Joe McDonald (R)
- Rep. Tom Murphy (R)
- Rep. Harry Niska (R)
- Rep. Bernie Perryman (R)
- Rep. Thomas Sexton (R)
- Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R)
- Rep. Scott Van Binsbergen (R)
- Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R)
- Rep. Keith Allen (R)
- Rep. Jeff Dotseth (R)