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Introduced
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
In Committee
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), entitled "An act relating to the finances of the State government; providing for cancer control, prevention and research, for ambulatory surgical center data collection, for the Joint Underwriting Association, for entertainment business financial management firms, for private dam financial assurance and for reinstatement of item vetoes; providing for the settlement, assessment, collection, and lien of taxes, bonus, and all other accounts due the Commonwealth, the collection and recovery of fees and other money or property due or belonging to the Commonwealth, or any agency thereof, including escheated property and the proceeds of its sale, the custody and disbursement or other disposition of funds and securities belonging to or in the possession of the Commonwealth, and the settlement of claims against the Commonwealth, the resettlement of accounts and appeals to the courts, refunds of moneys erroneously paid to the Commonwealth, auditing the accounts of the Commonwealth and all agencies thereof, of all public officers collecting moneys payable to the Commonwealth, or any agency thereof, and all receipts of appropriations from the Commonwealth, authorizing the Commonwealth to issue tax anticipation notes to defray current expenses, implementing the provisions of section 7(a) of Article VIII of the Constitution of Pennsylvania authorizing and restricting the incurring of certain debt and imposing penalties; affecting every department, board, commission, and officer of the State government, every political subdivision of the State, and certain officers of such subdivisions, every person, association, and corporation required to pay, assess, or collect taxes, or to make returns or reports under the laws imposing taxes for State purposes, or to pay license fees or other moneys to the Commonwealth, or any agency thereof, every State depository and every debtor or creditor of the Commonwealth," providing for Federal funds oversight.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to establish new requirements and oversight measures for federal funding received by state agencies. Key provisions include:
1. Requiring state agencies to provide detailed reports to the Governor, General Assembly, and other officials prior to accepting federal funds, including information on the program, performance metrics, funding amounts and timelines, federal requirements, and anticipated costs.
2. Mandating that state agencies leverage new federal funding to offset existing state obligations rather than expanding programs, and only hire limited-term employees to administer the federal funds.
3. Establishing a transparency portal to publicly report information on federal fund expenditures, eligible recipients, and improper payments.
4. Requiring a final report to the legislature and auditors after federal funds are fully disbursed, including details on the use of the funds, audits, and total funds received.
4. Allowing the Governor and state agencies to decline federal funding in certain circumstances, such as if it is expected to cause a budget deficit or imposes requirements that contradict state law or internal control processes.
5. Directing the Independent Fiscal Office to review current and past federal funding received by state agencies to assess mandates, costs, improper payments, and compliance with federal requirements.
The bill aims to enhance oversight, accountability, and transparency in the use of federal funds by Pennsylvania state agencies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Seth Grove (R)*,
Jamie Flick (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Keith Greiner (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Brett Miller (R),
Dan Moul (R),
David Rowe (R),
Perry Stambaugh (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to APPROPRIATIONS (on 05/31/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1277 | 05/30/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1277&pn=1394 | 05/31/2023 |
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