State employees requirement to report evidence of violation of laws governing grants and state contracts

SF 3171 requires Minnesota state employees to report violations of laws governing state grants and contracts to supervisors, agency commissioners, or the legislative auditor. Failure to report such violations could result in disciplinary action, including termination. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 16B.98 (for grants) and 16C.045 (for contracts) to establish this requirement and protects employees who report in good faith under section 181.932. It directly affects state employees handling grants or contracts and mandates reporting to specific officials while limiting disclosure in audit reports to only violation counts and types.