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After fragmented grant work, commission asks staff for single grants/ procurement clearinghouse
Summary
Commissioners said grant management had been fragmented across staff and departments; manager and finance staff were directed to deliver a consolidated grants inventory and a proposal for centralized grants and procurement oversight.
Commissioners told staff that grants and procurement work had been handled by multiple staff and departments in the past, producing confusion over match obligations and reporting deadlines. Mayor Schreifel asked staff for "a comprehensive rundown of every single grant... in the status of those grants," saying the current patchwork has caused missed steps and inefficiencies.
Finance staff confirmed a new grants-and-procurement role will centralize deadlines and reporting; staff also said the current grants manager within finance has begun procurement training and will coordinate with Lakisha and other staff. Commissioners asked for a concrete proposal on how grants will be managed, including identification of required matches, timelines, and any contingent obligations, to be returned at the next budget-related meeting.
