Bill > HB2791

This bill appropriates funds to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) from the Statewide Recovery Fund, specifically allocating $195,000, $328,000, and $5,000,000 for different projects originally funded in House Bill 2884. These funds are to be used according to recommendations made by the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding on May 12, 2025. The bill creates special, continuing accounts in the state treasury for these appropriations that are not subject to fiscal year limitations and will remain open as long as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are being managed. DHS is authorized to request the transfer of these funds and may enter into memorandums of understanding with other state agencies for auditing and management, but cannot relinquish control of the funds. The department can retain up to 2% of the appropriated funds for administrative costs and is required to submit quarterly reports to legislative committee chairs detailing expenditures and any contracts related to these funds. Additionally, DHS must appear before the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding within six months of the act's effective date to provide a status update, with these reporting requirements lasting until the State Treasurer determines the ARPA fund management period has ended.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2791&Session=2500