SR0660 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Public Act 96-1064 requires certain recipients of grants or loans of State funds of $250,000 or more for capital construction costs or professional services to submit a written certification and business enterprise program plan for minority-owned businesses, female-owned businesses, and businesses owned by persons with disabilities before signing the relevant grant or loan agreement; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Auditor General is directed to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Department of Central Management Services, and the Capital Development Board to assess their compliance with the provisions of Public Act 96-1064; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the audit shall include an analysis of whether grant recipients have submitted required written certifications and business enterprise program plans; and be it further

RESOLVED, That any entity having information relevant to this audit shall cooperate fully and promptly with the Auditor General in the conduct of this audit; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Auditor General commence this audit as soon as possible and report his or her findings and recommendations upon completion in accordance with the provisions of Section 3-14 of the Illinois State Auditing Act; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be delivered to the Auditor General, the Governor, the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Director of Central Management Services, and the Capital Development Board.