270 R.I. Code R. 270-RICR-10-00-5.6

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 270-RICR-10-00-5.6 - Fiscal Administration

A. The Central Business Office of the Department of Public Safety conducts the fiscal administrative responsibilities for the RI Public Safety Grant Administration Office. The Fiscal Administrator's responsibilities include:

1. Filing quarterly electronic financial reports to the Office of the Comptroller at the US Department of Justice for all federal grants administered by the PSGAO;

2. Creating and maintaining grant files for all sub recipients for all grant programs administered by the PSGAO;

3. Process all grant payments properly submitted by the PSGAO Grant Administrators;

4. Provide Grant Administrators with periodic updates as to cumulative grant payments and grant balances for all sub recipient agencies;

5. Research state system for status of payments per the request of the Grant Administrators;

6. Provide assistance in the preparation of purchase orders;

7. Liaise with the department of purchasing on behalf of the agency;

8. Develop and maintain the PSGAO's administrative budget considering both state and federal funding;

9. Testify on behalf of the PSGAO at requisite budget hearings;

10. Provide technical assistance to PSGAO Grant Administrators and sub recipient agencies;

11. Advise the necessity to, and perform site visits to, and/or desk audits of sub recipient agencies for purposes of monitoring compliance to the grant's fiscal requirement.

270 R.I. Code R. 270-RICR-10-00-5.6