29 USC 3245 - Reports; recordkeeping; investigations

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3245.

Reports; recordkeeping; investigations

(a)

Recipient recordkeeping and reports

(1)

In general

(2)

Records and reports regarding general performance

(3)

Maintenance of standardized records

(4)

Availability to the public

(A)

In general

(B)

Exception

Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to—

(i)

information, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; and

(ii)

trade secrets, or commercial or financial information, that is—

(I)

obtained from a person; and

(II)

privileged or confidential.

(C)

Fees to recover costs

(b)

Investigations of use of funds

(1)

In general

(A)

Secretary

(B)

Comptroller general of the United States

(2)

Prohibition

(3)

Audits

(A)

In general

(B)

Notification requirement

(C)

Additional requirement

(D)

Rule of construction

(c)

Grantee information responsibilities

Each State, each local board, and each recipient (other than a subrecipient, subgrantee, or contractor of a recipient) receiving funds under this subchapter—

(1)

shall make readily accessible such reports concerning its operations and expenditures as shall be prescribed by the Secretary;

(2)

shall prescribe and maintain comparable management information systems, in accordance with guidelines that shall be prescribed by the Secretary, designed to facilitate the uniform compilation, cross tabulation, and analysis of programmatic, participant, and financial data, on statewide, local area, and other appropriate bases, necessary for reporting, monitoring, and evaluating purposes, including data necessary to comply with section 3248 of this title;

(3)

shall monitor the performance of providers in complying with the terms of grants, contracts, or other agreements made pursuant to this subchapter; and

(4)

shall, to the extent practicable, submit or make available (including through electronic means) any reports, records, plans, or any other data that are required to be submitted or made available, respectively, under this subchapter.

(d)

Information to be included in reports

(1)

In general

The reports required in subsection (c) shall include information regarding programs and activities carried out under this subchapter pertaining to—

(A)

the relevant demographic characteristics (including race, ethnicity, sex, and age) and other related information regarding participants;

(B)

the programs and activities in which participants are enrolled, and the length of time that participants are engaged in such programs and activities;

(C)

outcomes of the programs and activities for participants, including the occupations of participants, and placement for participants in nontraditional employment;

(D)

specified costs of the programs and activities; and

(E)

information necessary to prepare reports to comply with section 3248 of this title.

(2)

Additional requirement

(e)

Quarterly financial reports

(1)

In general

(2)

Additional requirement

(f)

Maintenance of additional records

Each State and local board shall maintain records with respect to programs and activities carried out under this subchapter that identify—

(1)

any income or profits earned, including such income or profits earned by subrecipients; and

(2)

any costs incurred (such as stand-in costs) that are otherwise allowable except for funding limitations.

(g)

Cost categories

(Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 185, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1594; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(b)(48), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4348.)

cite as: 29 USC 3245