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SA2TOHB190
Amendment to Grant-in-Aid Rules and Oversight
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:01 AM
In one sentence
This amendment updates the rules for organizations seeking government grants, adds new steps they must follow regarding finances and policies, and gives state officials more power to check how grant money is spent.
What it does
- Requires organizations to adopt a conflict of interest policy for Board members and a whistleblower policy for employees and volunteers before receiving a grant.
- Mandates that groups submit their most recent financial audit with applications, unless they received less than $250,000 in the current fiscal year, in which case a review or compilation is allowed.
- Allows organizations unable to provide an audit or review to submit an explanation and supporting documents like bank statements instead.
- Requires current grant recipients to provide testimonials from Delaware residents who used their services as proof of community support for new applications.
- Clarifies that programs are eligible if they complement other state programs, satisfy unmet needs, or provide child care for school-age children during breaks.
- Gives the Controller General authority to audit non-state agencies, delay payments if rules are broken, and demand repayment if funds were misused.
Who it affects
- Organizations applying for grant-in-aid funding from the state
- Programs providing child care for school-age children or services that complement other programs
- The Controller General and the Joint Finance Committee
Limits and unknowns
- The law does not take effect until July 1, 2028.
- Groups receiving less than $250,000 in grants may submit a financial review or compilation instead of a full audit.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Grant-in-aid
- Money given by the state to an organization or program for a specific purpose.
- Controller General
- The state official responsible for managing money and checking how funds are spent.
- Conflict of interest policy
- A set of rules that stops Board members from making decisions based on personal gain rather than the organization's needs.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
This Amendment revises the eligibility requirements for organizations and programs to receive a grant-in-aid and codifies oversight and accountability mechanisms that apply to recipients of grants-in-aid.