Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve the management of grants within Minnesota state agencies. It mandates the creation of a training program to ensure that all relevant staff are well-equipped to handle grant management duties effectively.

Main Provisions

• Development of Training Program: The commissioner of administration is required to create an online, on-demand grants management training program for state agency employees. This program will be tailored specifically for staff involved in grants management.

• Curriculum Details:

  • The training will cover core grant management responsibilities, ensuring that managers and supervisors are well-prepared to lead grant programs.
  • It will educate employees on the state's specific policies related to grants management.
  • The program will include guidance on recognizing signs of fraud in grant processes.

• Assessment Requirement: Employees must pass an examination to demonstrate their understanding of the skills and knowledge acquired from the training.

• Mandatory Completion: All state agency staff tasked with grant management duties must complete this training before starting their roles. Additionally, they will be required to undergo continuing education through annual training updates.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new requirement under Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 16B.97 that emphasizes mandatory training and assessment for all state staff involved in grant management. This ensures standardized competence across all state agencies.

Relevant Terms

• Grants management
• Commissioner of administration
• Online training program
• State agency staff
• Fraud indicators
• Continuing education