HF 2113

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; providing for management of state grants;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [16B.855] GRANTS MANAGEMENT.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Commissioner duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must coordinate state
agency management of grants to increase agency consistency and efficiency, and to
streamline the grant process and reduce administrative burdens on entities applying for
state grants. The commissioner must ensure that agencies:
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new text begin (1) publicize grants as broadly as possible;
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new text begin (2) clearly communicate to interested organizations the criteria and process the
granting agency will use in evaluating grants applications;
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new text begin (3) use standard documents developed by the commissioner for requests for
proposals, contracts, and report forms to make the grant process as consistent and
understandable as possible for grantees; and
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new text begin (4) clearly communicate to grantees the process that will be used for making
payments, monitoring performance, and closing out the grant.
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new text begin (b) In performing duties under paragraph (a), the commissioner must:
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new text begin (1) identify and communicate to agencies best practices regarding grant management;
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new text begin (2) train agencies on implementing the best practices; and
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new text begin (3) require agencies to follow the best practices.
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