1. (1) Eligibility. All counties, municipalities, and tribes within the state of Wisconsin are eligible to apply for the innovation grant.

2. (2) Application. The innovation grant application shall be completed and submitted electronically via the department’s website.

   Note: See https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/SLF/IG.aspx for the electronic application.

3. (3) Audit and certifications.

   1. (a) Each county, municipality, and tribe participating in an approved innovation project shall maintain detailed records for a minimum period of 4 years after receiving the first grant payment distribution.
   2. (b) The department may require additional documentation to complete an audit required by s. 79.038 (1) (f) 1., Stats.
   3. (c) The department may require each grant participant to submit a report or certification to the department attesting the required cost savings have been realized.
   4. (d) The department may direct the department of administration to delay the final grant distribution while an audit under s. 79.038 (1) (f) 1., Stats., or review of the report or certification in par. (c), is pending.
   5. (e) The department shall direct the department of administration to reduce the final grant distribution of any county, municipality, or tribe that has not realized the projected savings outlined in the approved innovation project as required under s. 79.038 (1) (d) 3., Stats.

History

History: EmR2414: emerg. cr., eff. 11-12-24; CR 24-090: cr. Register July 2025 No. 835, eff. 8-1-25; correction in (3) (a) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2025 No. 835.