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House approves substitute requiring legislative oversight of Medicaid-related intergovernmental transfers
Summary
The House passed a first substitute to HB194 to expand transparency in federal-grant management and require intergovernmental transfer contracts that obligate state money go through the legislative appropriation process; sponsor said the change will reduce state liability and improve budgeting visibility.
The Utah House on Feb. 15 approved a first substitute to HB194 that would expand the state's Federal Funds Procedures Act and require legislative review and appropriation for intergovernmental transfers that obligate state funds. Representative Fossen, the sponsor, said the substitute combines two bills and is intended to give lawmakers transparency into federal funds and any liabilities the state may incur.
"This intergovernmental transfer process is related to Medicaid and Medicaid payments," Fossen said, describing how private entities have at times…
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