Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1552, pt. 1552.0090

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, November 12, 2024

Part 1552.0090 - MONITORING AND REVIEW

Subpart 1.Records.

The grantee must keep records of all activities undertaken in connection with implementation of the grant proposal. The books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the grantee related to the grant are subject to examination by the commissioner. The grantee must give the commissioner access during normal business hours to all business records related to the project.

Subp. 2.Progress reports.

Grantees must submit progress reports to the commissioner on dates specified in the contract. Each progress report must include a narrative statement of the progress toward project objectives and work tasks, an itemized statement of project funds, including grant funds received and the grantee's contributions, and an itemized statement of project expenditures.

Subp. 3.Onsite visit.

The commissioner may conduct on-site visits during the term of the grant to determine what progress has been made to accomplish project objectives and work tasks or if the grantee has been complying with all terms and conditions of the contract.

Subp. 4.Evaluation.

If the commissioner determines through an examination that the grantee has not been complying with the terms of the contract, the commissioner may direct the grantee to adhere to the terms of the contract, may modify the terms of the grant contract as necessary to assure that project objectives are met, may terminate the contract, or may seek a legal remedy in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Subp. 5.Final report.

A grantee must return all unexpended grant funds and submit a final written report on the project within 60 days of the termination date of the contract. A grantee may submit additional information in the final report, but the final report must include the following information:

A. an assessment regarding the completion of project objectives and work tasks as well as the results achieved, written, to the extent possible, in measurable and quantifiable terms;

B. an assessment of further work that may be necessary with respect to the objectives of the project, based on the experience gained through implementing the project;

C. an evaluation of the project stating both its immediate and long-term impact regarding the expansion, improvement, or development of markets for products of Minnesota agriculture; and

D. a complete financial statement accounting for all receipts and expenditures of grant funds and for all the grantee's contributions of money, goods, and services.

Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1552, pt. 1552.0090

9 SR 2062

Statutory Authority: MS s 17.101