Section 2920. Use of funds

A. Awards shall be made in accordance with § 32.1-111.12 of the Code of Virginia.

B. Funds shall be used only for the specific items, service, or programs for which they were awarded and in accordance with any conditions placed upon a grant award.

C. The grantee shall sign an agreement form attesting that the award funds shall be used as granted and the grantee meets all conditions placed upon the award.

D. Sale, trade, transfer, or disposal, within five years of vehicles or items specified by the Office of EMS in the notice of award purchased in whole or in part with the use of state moneys requires prior approval by the Office of EMS.

E. EMS vehicles purchased with funding from the RSAF shall meet the current state and federal standards for the type of vehicle purchased.

F. Funds shall not be used for expenditures or commitments made before the date of the grant award or after the conclusion of the grant period.

G. Funds shall not be approved or disbursed for:

1. Leased equipment or vehicle;

2. Equipment or vehicles secured by a lien;

3. Guarantees or warranties;

4. Used equipment or vehicles without prior approval; or

5. Fire suppression apparatus or law-enforcement equipment.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 24, Issue 06, eff. January 1, 2008; amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 06, eff. January 4, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.3 of the Code of Virginia.