SB 222 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for grant oversight.

Summary

Ensuring Effective Use of State Grants

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The bill establishes new provisions for grant oversight within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending existing law to include specific regulations regarding grant administration and requirements.

• April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176)

  ARTICLE XVIII-B GRANT OVERSIGHT SUBARTICLE A PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Section 1801-B. Scope of article. This article relates to grant oversight. Section 1802-B. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Commonwealth agency." Any of the following: (1) The Governor's Office. (2) A department, board, commission, authority or other agency of the Commonwealth that is subject to the policy supervision and control of the Governor. (3) The Office of Lieutenant Governor. (4) An independent department. (5) An independent agency. "Grant." As follows: (1) A commitment of money and programmatic authority by a Commonwealth agency serving as the grantor to an outside entity for the purpose of carrying out public policy or implementing program service delivery. (2) The term does not include a procurement in which the grantor receives specific goods or services for the grantor's direct benefit or use. "Grantee." An outside entity that contracts with a Commonwealth agency to receive grant funding. "Grantor." A Commonwealth agency administering a grant. "Independent agency." As follows: (1) A board, commission, authority or other agency of the Commonwealth that is not subject to the policy supervision and control of the Governor. (2) The term does not include: (i) A court or agency of the unified judicial system. (ii) The General Assembly or an agency of the General Assembly. "Independent department." Any of the following: (1) The Department of the Auditor General. (2) The Treasury Department. (3) The Office of Attorney General. (4) A board or commission of an entity under paragraph (1), (2) or (3). "Municipality." A county, city, borough, incorporated town or township. "Outside entity." As follows: (1) A person that is not a Commonwealth agency. (2) The term includes the following: (i) An individual. (ii) A municipality. (iii) A school district. (iv) A nonprofit organization. (v) A service provider. "Project." An activity, program or task that is funded through a grant.

  This addition organizes grant oversight into a distinct article, providing definitions and scope for grant-related activities.

• April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176)

  SUBARTICLE B REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS Section 1811-B. Applicability. This subarticle is subject to Subarticle C. Section 1812-B. Disclosure of additional funding sources. If money for a grant is paid by a Commonwealth agency to a grantee but the amount is insufficient to cover the total cost of the project and other money is being sought to fully fund the project, the grantee shall disclose to the Commonwealth agency the additional funding sources and identify the specific grant subproject or category to which Commonwealth grant money will be applied. Section 1813-B. Use of Commonwealth funds. Money provided by a Commonwealth agency for a grant to a grantee shall only be used after the grantee exhausts other sources of funding for the project that was the subject of the grant, unless the Commonwealth agency specifically waives this requirement in writing. Section 1814-B. Bonuses prohibited. (a) Prohibition.--A bonus to an individual or entity may not be paid with any part of grant money provided by a Commonwealth agency. (b) Penalty.--The payment of a bonus under subsection (a) shall automatically trigger the immediate repayment of the grant money.

  This subarticle outlines specific requirements for grants, including funding disclosure, fund usage, and prohibitions on bonus payments.

• April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176)

  SUBARTICLE C COMPETITIVE GRANTS Section 1821-B. Scope of subarticle. (a) Competitive application process.--This subarticle shall apply to grants awarded by a Commonwealth agency through a competitive application process. (b) Excluded entities.--This subarticle shall not apply to the following: (1) A municipality. (2) A school district. (3) A community college. (4) An institution within the State System of Higher Education. (5) A State-related university.

  This subarticle defines the scope for competitive grants, including what entities are excluded from this process.

Action History

1. February 03, 2025

   Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, Feb. 3, 2025

Sponsors

• Kristin Phillips-Hill · Primary
• Tracy Pennycuick · Cosponsor
• Judy Ward · Cosponsor
• Cris Dush · Cosponsor
• Doug Mastriano · Cosponsor

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