SF2944

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial relief, specifically aid penalty forgiveness, to the city of Alpha, Minnesota, for the year 2023. It aims to ensure that the city receives financial aid it was previously denied.

Main Provisions

• Aid Penalty Forgiveness: The bill stipulates that the city of Alpha should receive its local government aid payment for 2023, which was previously withheld due to non-compliance with a specific reporting requirement.
• Certification Requirement: The state auditor must certify to the commissioner of revenue that the city of Alpha submitted its annual financial reporting form for 2022 by June 1, 2025.
• Payment Timeline: Once certified, the commissioner of revenue must disburse $18,472 to the city of Alpha by June 30, 2025.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill overrides a penalty applied under Minnesota Statutes section 477A.017 subdivision 3, which mandates withholding aid if specific criteria are not met.
• It introduces a one-time appropriation from the general fund for this aid payment.

Relevant Terms

local government aid, aid penalty forgiveness, city of Alpha, financial reporting, state auditor certification, appropriated funds, commissioner of revenue, general fund.