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Board authorizes pipeline committee to draft rules for new scholarship/grant; sets tight timeline
Summary
To support a grant program tied to forthcoming legislation, the Board of Accountancy authorized its pipeline committee to begin drafting rules and a grant agreement so the program can meet a March 2026 award cycle if the bill passes.
The Oregon Board of Accountancy voted Dec. 18 to authorize the pipeline committee to begin drafting rules and a grant agreement for a scholarship/award program tied to pending legislation. Staff warned the board that the statute’s effective date and administrative timelines require rules and grant documents to be ready quickly to preserve a March 2026 award schedule.
Executive Director Martin Piccione explained the mechanics: because the program will use a grant agreement (not a procurement contract), the agency can avoid some procurement delay, but a short round of rulemaking is still required. He said DOJ counsel advised preparing rules promptly "so the moment the legislation passes... the pipeline committee can start working on the rules." The board moved, seconded and approved a motion authorizing that drafting work upon passage of the legislative concept referenced in materials.
Board members stressed coordination with the OSCPA’s processes and the need to align the grant agreement, rule package and OSCPA award framework so the September board meeting can finalize awards and trigger a special budget transfer. The motion passed by roll call; staff will work with DOJ tax/finance counsel and return with draft rules and grant documents for board review.
