Agenda Package - 01-22-08 (Finance)

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revenues and expenditures associated with the operation of the PSAP The PSAP budget must identify revenues and expenditures for eligible expense reimbursements as provided in this Article and rules adopted by the 911 Board. A PSAP must be included in its governing entity's annual audit required under the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act The Local Government Commission must provide a copy of each audit of a local government entity with a participating PSAP to the 911 Board. (4) A PSAP must comply with all requests by the 911 Board for financial information related to the operation of the PSAP. 62A-47. PSAP Grant Account. (a) Account Established. - A PSAP Grant Account is established within the 911 Fund for the purpose of making grants to PSAPs in rural and other high-cost areas The Account consists of revenue allocated by the 911 Board under G S 62A-45(c) and G.S. 62A-46. Application. - A PSAP may apply to the 911 Board for a grant from the PSAP Grant Account. An application must be submitted in the manner prescribed by the 911 Board The 911 Board may approve a grant application and enter into a grant agreement with a PSAP if it determines all of the following: The costs estimated in the application are reasonable and have been or will be incurred for the purpose of promoting a cost-effective and efficient 911 system. The expenses to be incurred by te applicant are consistent with the 911 State Plan. (3) There are sufficient funds available in the fiscal year in which the grant funds will be distributed. The costs are authorized PSAP costs under G.S. 62A-46(c). (c) Agreement. - A grant agreement between the 911 Board and a PSAP must include the purpose of the grant the time frame for implementing the project or program funded by the grant the amount of the grant and a provision for repaying grant funds if the PSAP fails to comply with any of the terms of the grant The amount of the grant may vary among grantees If the grant is intended to promote the deployment of enhanced 911 service in a rural area of the State the rant agreement must sped how the funds will assist with this goal. The 911 Board must publish one or more notices each fiscal year advertising the availability of grants from the PSAP Grant Account and detailing the application process including the deadline for submitting applications any required documents specifying costs either incurred or anticipated and evidence demonstrating the need for the grant. Any grant funds awarded to PSAPs under this section are in addition to any funds reimbursed under G.S. 62A-46 62A-48. Recovery of unauthorized use of funds. The 911 Board must give written notice of violation to any voice communications service provider or PSAP found by the 911 Board to be using monies from the 911 Fund for purposes not authorized by this Article Upon receipt of notice the voice Page 10 Session Law 2007-383 house Bill 1755