Substitute House Bill No. 7184 aims to enhance oversight of state contracts with nonprofit providers and consulting services. It mandates the Office of Legislative Management to study the feasibility of reestablishing the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, with a report due by February 1, 2026. The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management is required to conduct a review of the state's purchase of service contracts with nonprofit human services providers every five years, starting January 1, 2026, to ensure adequate compensation. The bill also streamlines reporting requirements for nonprofit providers, allowing the secretary to eliminate or consolidate burdensome reports, while ensuring that providers receive payment within 45 days of a completed claim.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions for "firm" and "state agency," and requires state agencies contracting for consulting services over $100,000 to report findings to the General Assembly's government oversight committee. Municipalities receiving state grants for studies must report their findings to the Auditors of Public Accounts and the Office of Policy and Management, with a limit on receiving multiple grants for the same study within three years. The bill establishes a Municipal Grant Portal to post state-funded applications and findings, and mandates annual reports from the Commissioner of Administrative Services and the Commissioner of Transportation on contracts awarded to nonresident bidders. Overall, the bill seeks to improve transparency and accountability in state funding while ensuring fair compensation for nonprofit providers.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 2-90, 4-68dd
GOS Joint Favorable Substitute: 2-90, 4-68dd
File No. 521: 2-90, 4-68dd