Okla. Admin. Code § 35:20-3-24

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:20-3-24 - Matching grant program administration

(a)Matching grant certification forms. Upon approval, the Department will distribute the matching grant forms to each grantee to certify the grant. The matching grant forms shall be signed by the grantee and returned to prior to completing the grant.

(b)Matching grant award date. Expenditures made prior to the date of the matching grant award shall not be considered for reimbursement. The matching grant award date is the date the State Board of Agriculture approved the list of grantees. All grant monies shall be obligated by June 30. Grant funds are considered obligated when items are ordered or purchased from the date of the grant award through June 30th, as evidenced on the invoice or in other written form.

(c)Reimbursement claims. Grantees shall abide by 19 O.S. Section 901.57, or other procedures established by the Department, when submitting claims for reimbursement.

(d)Recordkeeping. Grantees shall keep copies of grant awards, applications, claims, invoices, cancelled checks, and any other documentation that may be necessary for an audit.

(e)Matching grant reallocation of funds. If a matching grant cancellation occurs, the Department will reallocate unobligated grant funds pursuant to 19 O.S. Section 901.57.

(f)Compliance audits. The Department through the Rural Fire Coordinators will audit one hundred percent (100%) of the completed grants funded under the matching grant program.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:20-3-24

Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1113, eff 7-1-10