W. Va. Code R. § 148-18-8

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 148-18-8 - Verification Process

8.1. Before awarding a state grant, a grantor shall take reasonable actions to verify that the person seeking the state grant is not barred from receiving said grant. The verification process shall include one of the following:

8.1.1. A clause within the formal grant agreement (or other contractual) document, signed by a senior representative of the person seeking the grant before a notary public in good standing with the Secretary of State. AUnder penalty of law for false swearing (W. Va. Code '61-5-3), [PERSON] certifies that by signing this grant agreement on the signature page that [PERSON] and all related parties have filed all reports for state grants received as required under W. Va. Code '12-4-14.@

8.1.2. A separate notarized sworn statement of compliance from the person seeking the state grant stating that the person has filed all Areports@ and sworn statements of expenditures pursuant to the requirements of W. Va. Code '12-4-14. A senior representative of the person must sign the notarized statement and provide his or her printed name, title and date of signature. The sworn statement shall include the following clause: AUnder penalty of law for false swearing (W. Va. Code '61-5-3), [PERSON] certifies that by signing this sworn statement [PERSON] and all related parties have filed all reports for state grants received as required under W. Va. Code '12-4-14.@

8.2. In addition to verification obtained directly from the person seeking the grant, the grantor shall obtain confirmation from the Legislative Auditor that the person seeking the state grant has not been debarred or otherwise failed to file a report or sworn statement of expenditures. The grantor may satisfy this requirement by accessing the computerized database as maintained by the Legislative Auditor.

W. Va. Code R. § 148-18-8