13. Duty of Continuing Disclosure of Legal Proceedings and Instances of Fraud.

Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

This notice concerns a duty of continuing disclosure for legal proceedings and fraud. The Grantee must notify the Department of any criminal litigation, investigations, or proceedings involving them, their subrecipients, or contractors during the Performance Period. This also includes civil litigation or arbitration where the Grantee is a party and it might affect their financial stability or involves allegations of fraud against them by a government entity. These notices must be sent within thirty business days of becoming aware of the issue. This duty extends to officers and directors regarding their business or financial activities. Operational fraud or criminal activities must be reported within twenty-four hours. This item is currently under review as part of a grant agreement. The scope of work involves legal review, compliance reporting, and potentially responding to investigations or litigation. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers should reach out early to understand disclosure requirements and ensure compliance, as this may impact future contract eligibility or performance.