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Division proposes policy updates on upfront funding, land acquisition and reimbursement rules; auditors flagged gift-card and fuel-card limits

5793868 · August 7, 2025
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Summary

Staff reviewed proposed program guide changes including an administrative rule allowing 100% upfront funding for some counties, a new land-acquisition review with AG input, removal of a redundant statement-of-responsibility form, and tightened reimbursement rules forbidding gift cards and limiting fuel-card use.

Division staff reviewed planned updates to the OHV program guide and grant policies at the Aug. 6 meeting, highlighting a legislative rule change that permits certain county classifications to receive full (100%) upfront funding, new land-acquisition procedures and tightened reimbursement controls.

Why it matters: Policy language governs who is eligible for upfront payments, what project costs are allowable, and the auditability of reimbursements. Changes affect counties, nonprofits and contractors that rely on grant advances and reimbursements.

Rachel Toker said the most significant rule change implemented in the past cycle is a…

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