MS HB1514

Appropriates $405,529 from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Hermanville Community Water Association in Claiborne and Copiah Counties for fiscal year 2023

Funds will install automatic meter readers (AMRs) and replace all existing meters for 394 member accounts to provide safe, affordable drinking water

Requires the association to certify that all expenditures comply with U.S. Treasury guidelines for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

Mandates compliance with the Single Audit Act and federal requirements for internal controls and sub-recipient monitoring

Requires the association or any recipient to repay the state if federal inspectors determine funds were used improperly and Mississippi must reimburse the federal government