Bill > A4692

This bill establishes new requirements for State and local governments when awarding contracts or grants to nonprofit organizations, which are defined as private organizations exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Key provisions include implementing a 15 percent de minimis indirect cost rate for these organizations when federal or State funds are involved, and prohibiting limitations on reimbursements for indirect, administrative, or overhead costs. The Department of the Treasury will oversee a database where nonprofit organizations can submit general documents like their organizational charter, proof of tax-exempt status, and registration with the Attorney General if required, to streamline the application process for contracts and grants. The bill also mandates that government agencies adopt federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance cost principles and grant reforms, and allows for the creation of common terminology lists for contracts and grants. Contract amounts will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index, and contracts will be automatically extended for three months if renewal processes are delayed. Furthermore, unilateral changes to contract language or terms are prohibited, and procedures will be developed to reduce redundant monitoring of nonprofit organizations. Finally, the bill introduces provisions for paying interest on late payments to nonprofit organizations, at a rate of one percent on approved and unpaid amounts, and defines "local government" as a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of the State, and "State agency" as various executive branch departments and independent authorities authorized to award contracts or grants.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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