The proposed bill aims to establish the "Citizen and State Accountability Act" by adding a new article to the Code of West Virginia. This legislation authorizes state and local government departments, agencies, and officials to apply for both major and minor grant agreements, defining major grants as those exceeding $1 million and minor grants as those $1 million or less. The bill outlines specific requirements for applying for these grants, including the necessity for a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, an assessment of the impact on state and local policy, and compliance mandates. Additionally, it mandates that the Governor must provide written consent for any major grant applications and allows the Governor to reject minor grant applications.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Office of Fiscal Risk Analysis and Management to generate reports on each grant application, assessing compliance with procedural requirements and the potential impact on private-sector activities. All major and minor grant applications and their corresponding reports will be recorded in a public database. The legislation also includes a provision to repeal any conflicting laws, ensuring that the new accountability framework is effectively implemented.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-34-1, 5-34-2, 5-34-3, 5-34-4, 5-34-5, 5-34-6, 5-34-7, 5-34-8