Program payment withholding provided for credible allegation of fraud, grant management provisions changed, and program integrity reports required.

Summary

The act lets a state agency pause up to 60 days of funds to any program participant when the agency head believes there is credible evidence of fraud, while giving the participant notice and a right to appeal. It also expands the commissioner’s grant‑management duties, adds reporting on grant exceptions, and creates yearly integrity reports for the Children, Youth & Families and Human Services departments. The measures aim to protect public money and improve oversight of state‑funded programs.

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