American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act
AGENCY’S
CERTIFICATION TO THE GOVERNOR
AS TO
RECOVERY ACT REQUIREMENTS
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On
behalf of the entity named below, I certify to the Governor of the State of will
be spent as responsibly and effectively as possible in accordance with the purposes
specified in the Recovery program/grant, with the appropriate controls and
reporting mechanisms to ensure accountability and transparency in compliance
with the Recovery Act. I understand
that the Governor has certified to the Federal government that Recovery funds
received for Recovery program/grant(s) will be used in a manner appropriate
for taxpayer dollars. I am aware that
this entity may not accept any portion of Recovery funds unless this
certification is made to the Governor. I am also aware that a failure to
submit required reports in the manner required by the Federal government may
result in the loss of this entity’s ability to expend said Recovery
funds. A copy of this certification
shall be placed on file with the Office of the Governor. In
addition, I certify that: (1)
The
information submitted to the Federal government covered by this certification
is reported clearly, completely, accurately, and in a timely manner. (2)
I
understand that this entity may be delegated the responsibility for complying with reporting requirements in
accordance with Section 1512(c) of the Recovery Act, and other federal
guidance for the Recovery program/grants listed below . If applicable, this entity will comply with
the reporting requirements of sections 1511, and 1512(c) of the Recovery Act
and all regulations or requirements by Federal agencies or Congress
pertaining thereto. (3)
Any use of Recovery funds for infrastructure
by this entity is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars and has received the
full review and vetting required by law. (4)
The
funds are intended to be used for the stated purposes with the estimated
total cost and the amount of covered funds to be posted on the website www.Stimulus.Alabama.gov. (5)
I
understand that use of Recovery funds by this entity must comply with any
requirement for an environmental review under the National Environmental
Policy Act. (6)
I
understand that a State or local agency may not receive infrastructure
investment funding from funds made available in this Act unless this
certification is made and posted. (7)
This
entity will comply with the grant or contract specific, state or federal
requirements for these Recovery funds. (8)
This
entity will identify risks and internal controls will be implemented which
are expected to be sufficient to mitigate the risk of waste, fraud, and
abuse. (9)
I acknowledge that a false statement in this
certification may be subject to criminal prosecution, including under 18
U.S.C. §1001. (10)
I
also acknowledge that said entity grants or contracts, including
certifications provided in connection with such grants, are subject to audit
and review by the State Agency or its auditors or investigators and the
Examiner of Public Accounts. I have authority to make this
certification on behalf of the applicant entity.
Signature of Certifying Official Patricia
Hughes Printed Name of Certifying Official Business
Manager Title of Certifying Official Name of Entity Fiscal
Stabilization Fund Recovery program/grant(s) Drake_State_Federal_Report_Oct_10_2009.xls Name of Report submitted to Federal
Government October
10, 2009 Date |
