MS SB3059

Appropriates $30,000,000 from the "COVID-19 Destination Marketing Organization Grant Program Fund" to the Department of Finance and Administration for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

Funds administered through the "COVID-19 Destination Marketing Organization Grant Program" established in Senate Bill 2849 to provide grants to Destination Marketing Organizations supporting the tourism industry negatively impacted by COVID-19, as permitted under Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Prohibits use of appropriated funds to pay employee premium payments.

Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to determine funds are eligible under ARPA Section 602 and that recipients have not received duplicate reimbursement from other sources before disbursement; requires compliance with Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance requirements.

Requires Destination Marketing Organizations to certify compliance with U.S. Department of Treasury guidelines; holds departments and recipients liable for repayment to Mississippi if federal audits determine funds were improperly expended.