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PA HB2091

PA HB2091
Providing for Federal funds oversight.

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Introduced
12/09/2025
In Committee
12/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 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 establishes comprehensive oversight mechanisms for federal funds received by Pennsylvania state agencies, requiring detailed reporting and strict management of any federal funding. Before accepting federal funds, agencies must submit a comprehensive report to state leadership that includes program details, statutory authority, compelling reasons for acceptance, performance metrics, funding amount and duration, federal requirements and mandates, a detailed fiscal note breaking down various costs, and an analysis of existing program funding. Agencies are required to leverage federal funds to offset existing state obligations, hire only limited-service employees, ensure financial sustainability, and provide complete access to fiscal and audit oversight. The bill mandates the creation of a public transparency portal on each agency's website that provides real-time information about federal fund expenditures, including recipient details and disbursement amounts. Agencies must also submit a final report after federal fund disbursement that covers total expenditures, audit results, and improper payment information. The bill introduces a "Do-Not-Pay Pilot Program" to verify recipient eligibility and imposes strict penalties for improper payments or fund misuse. Notably, the bill prohibits accepting federal funds that would cause budget deficits, mandate specific school curricula, contradict state law, or hinder fraud prevention. The legislation applies to federal funding received after January 21, 2025, and aims to enhance accountability and transparency in federal fund management.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations (on 12/09/2025)

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