Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 49, § 665. Federal review section of the division of administration; creation; assistant commissioner; functions

(1) Reviewing and analyzing all federal grant applications by state agencies or political subdivisions of the state in an effort to determine the overall dependence of state government on federal grant programs, the feasibility of implementation of federal programs, the consequences to the state of dependence on federal funds, the limitations placed on state programs by federal grant requirements, and any other impact that participation by state agencies or political subdivisions of the state in federal grant programs may have on the state.

(2) Receiving, analyzing, and maintaining information with respect to action taken by the federal government or its agencies on applications by state agencies for federal grant assistance.

(3) Responding to requests by the governor or legislative bodies on matters related to this Section.

(4) Making timely reports to the commissioner of administration who shall forward such reports to the governor, the joint legislative committee on the budget or its successor, and the legislative fiscal office on any federal grant application that may result in the duplication of programs, additional expense to state government, competition among state agencies for funding assistance, or conflict with state policy.

(5) Periodically reporting on the findings of analyses to the legislature and the governor. Such reports shall include recommendations directed toward maximizing the benefits of participation by the state through its agencies and political subdivisions in federal grant programs.