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 2022, 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 is also tasked with collecting and disseminating information related to grants management and must submit annual reports detailing grant activities.

Key insertions in the bill include the requirement for the commissioner to appoint a qualified director by October 1, 2023, and the specification that the director must have professional experience in auditing and legal compliance related to grantmaking. The bill also emphasizes the need for a centralized grants management technology system and mandates that executive agencies withhold payments on grants if grantees fail to meet reporting requirements. Additionally, the bill introduces new responsibilities for the director, such as reviewing grantee compliance and establishing internal controls for ongoing oversight of grants. Overall, the legislation aims to improve the governance and management of state grants in Minnesota.

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