This bill establishes the position of Director of Grants Management and Oversight within the Department of Administration in Minnesota. The director will be responsible for overseeing grantmaking and grants management practices, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and enhancing public accountability and transparency in grant programs. The bill amends several sections of Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically sections 16B.97 and 16B.98, to outline the director's duties, which include creating general grants management policies, providing training and resources to executive agencies, and reviewing compliance with grantmaking laws. The director will also be tasked with implementing a grants management technology system and ensuring that all grant agreements comply with established policies.

Key changes in the bill include the appointment of the director, who must have professional experience in auditing and legal compliance related to grantmaking, and the requirement for state employees to report violations of grant laws directly to the director. Additionally, the bill mandates that granting agencies must withhold payments if grantees fail to submit required reports or if they no longer qualify for the grant. The bill emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of state grants, with the director playing a central role in overseeing these processes.

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