Contract Management
This appropriation will be used to provide continued contract management services to pass-through recipients of Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars appropriated to the commissioner of natural resources.
This appropriation will be used to provide continued contract management services to pass-through recipients of Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars appropriated to the commissioner of natural resources. DNR provides this fiduciary service to ensure funds are expended in compliance with state law, session law, and approved work plans. Contract management ensures oversight of reimbursement for project deliverables and meets the requirements of the Department of Administration’s Grants Management procedures as well as the recommendations of the Legislative Auditor. It aids recipients with financial compliance and ensures project consistency with appropriation law, state statute, grants policies and approved work plans.
$175,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for contract management duties assigned in this section. The commissioner shall provide an accomplishment plan in the form specified by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council on the expenditure of this appropriation. The accomplishment plan must include a copy of the grant contract template and reimbursement manual. No money may be expended prior to Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council approval of the accomplishment plan.