SF538

SF538 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Department of Administration director of grants management position establishment; grantmaking and grants management practices standards requirement

Related bill: HF754

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No. 538 introduces the new position of Director of Grants Management and Oversight within Minnesota's Department of Administration. This director will oversee and set standards for how state grants are managed, aiming to ensure that grant processes are consistent, transparent, and adhere to legal requirements. The director's duties will include implementing policies, enforcing compliance, overseeing the administration of grants, and evaluating grant-related practices. The bill also outlines measures for reporting and handling violations and defines the process for establishing and validating grant agreements. This position aims to streamline the management of grants, improve collaboration and innovation in grants management, and enhance public accountability and transparency across state agencies.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 22, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 22, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government
January 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Appointment of a director of grants management and oversight.",
        "New responsibilities for the director to ensure compliance, accountability, and transparency in grants management."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 16B.97, subdivision 2 to detail the responsibilities of the director of grants management and oversight.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified the roles and duties of the commissioner and director in grants governance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.97",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authority to suspend or debar grantees based on existing Minnesota Rules."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 16B.97, subdivision 3 to expand the discretionary powers of the commissioner director.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated language to align with new director's duties and expand discretionary powers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.97",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement to provide a central point for grants management policies and procedures."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 16B.97, subdivision 4 to clarify the duties of the commissioner director in grants management.",
      "modified": [
        "Duties expanded to include technology systems and compliance checks."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.97",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for maintaining data privacy and confidentiality regarding comments and feedback."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 16B.97, subdivision 5 concerning data classification for comments made under the grants management system.",
      "modified": [
        "Data sharing rules specified for comments targeted at executive agencies."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.97",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Encouragement turned to requirement for state employees to report violations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 16B.98, subdivision 4 to mandate reporting of legal violations in grant management.",
      "modified": [
        "Outlines protections for employees making reports in good faith."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.98",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirements for the inclusion of specific sections in grant agreements and amendments."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 16B.98, subdivision 5 to outline requirements for grant agreements.",
      "modified": [
        "Conditions under which a grant agreement becomes valid and binding."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.98",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Necessity for a grants management technology system.",
        "Requirement for the identification of a grant program manager."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 16B.98, subdivision 6 to address administration responsibilities of granting agencies.",
      "modified": [
        "More stringent oversight and reporting requirements established."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.98",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill references section 16A.28, subdivision 6 regarding the certification period of encumbrances for grants.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the duration for which encumbrances can be certified for grants."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.28",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  }
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