This bill aims to enhance the governance and management of state grants in Minnesota by introducing new requirements for fraud reporting, organizational transparency, and accountability measures. It mandates that state agency employees report suspected fraud to law enforcement and relevant legislative committees, and requires each agency to post a current organizational chart on its website. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to strengthen grants management policies, ensuring that executive agencies cooperate with the commissioner in overseeing grants and implementing best practices to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

Key provisions include the establishment of a criminal penalty for state employees who knowingly violate grants management requirements, as well as stricter oversight measures such as mandatory in-person monitoring visits for larger grants and financial reconciliations before disbursements. The bill also emphasizes the need for comprehensive risk assessments before awarding grants and requires grantees to maintain transparency by posting organizational charts on their websites. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve the integrity and efficiency of state grant processes while holding agencies accountable for their management practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 16B.97, 16B.98, 16B.981, 16B.991