MN SF4149

Removes language limiting the commissioner's authority to approve exceptions to grants management policies only "for particular grant programs," broadening exception-granting authority while maintaining the 5-year expiration requirement

Eliminates provision allowing data identifying commenters about grants policy violations or fraud to be shared with the executive agency that is the subject of the comments, strengthening privacy protections for whistleblowers

Corrects a statutory cross-reference for the encumbrance exception provision (changing clause 2 to clause 3) for legislatively appropriated noncompetitive grants

Expands the definition of "recipient" for purposes of mandatory grant termination upon criminal conviction to include key personnel such as board members, officers, executives, employees, agents with authority over grant funds, and individuals in fiduciary positions