LA HB689

Increases administrative funding caps for the GUMBO broadband program from 1% to 2.5% for both direct administration and third-party contractor hiring, totaling up to 5% of appropriated funds

Grants the Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity flexibility to determine disbursement thresholds for grantees after the initial 10% payment, rather than requiring fixed milestones at 35%, 60%, 85%, and 100% completion

Establishes procurement requirements for GUMBO 3.0 and 4.0 grant programs, subjecting them to Louisiana Procurement Code or Public Bid Law with alternative methods available if approved by the commissioner of administration

Creates exclusive oversight and enforcement authority for the Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity over all GUMBO programs, including power to investigate complaints about inadequate speeds, pricing violations, coverage failures, and construction damages

Authorizes the office to enforce compliance through administrative penalties, disbursement suspensions, fund recovery, or program exclusion, while prohibiting other state agencies from regulating broadband program compliance