An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, establishing the Contingency Management Support Grant Program.
What changed between versions
Added new administrative requirements for the department to develop and announce grants with specific standards for program design and compliance with federal and state laws including fraud and abuse regulations.
Added new grant usage categories for technical assistance, fidelity support, program evaluation, and reporting to ensure program effectiveness and accountability.
Added new program integrity requirements including written policies to prevent fraud, auditable tracking systems, and staff training on contingency management practices.
Added new reporting requirements for both grantees and the department to track outcomes, expenditures, and participant numbers while protecting participant privacy.
Added new construction clause clarifying that the program does not require provider or participant participation and does not alter existing confidentiality or licensure requirements.
Updated bill metadata including printer's number from 2493 to 2546 and added committee reporting information showing the bill was amended and reported from the Committee on Human Services.