This bill aims to enhance grants management within Minnesota by establishing training and certification requirements for state employees involved in grants management. It mandates that certain state employees must receive training and certification from the commissioner, demonstrating their knowledge of grants management policies and procedures. Additionally, the bill introduces new responsibilities for granting agencies, including conducting unannounced monitoring visits for grantees based on the amount of funding received and documenting instances of non-compliance with grant agreements.

Key amendments to Minnesota Statutes include the addition of a definition for "grants management responsibilities," which outlines specific duties related to the grant process, such as developing requests for proposals and monitoring compliance. The bill also requires granting agencies to take appropriate actions following failures by grantees, including notifying the commissioner of serious non-compliance and potentially suspending or debarring grantees found to have committed fraud or misused public funds. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve oversight and accountability in the management of state grants.

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