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1999 Florida Statutes

SECTION 505
Accountability for funds; penalty for misuse.

409.505  Accountability for funds; penalty for misuse.--

(1)  The applicants, or combination thereof, shall be responsible for setting up proper budgeting, accounting, and other fiscal management procedures.

(2)  An elector of any unit receiving funds hereunder may file a petition, including a statement of facts, with the department alleging misuse of funds pursuant to ss. 409.501-409.505. Upon determining that the petition is not frivolous and has merit, the department shall conduct a local hearing in order to determine if the allegation is true and if disqualification and repayment is warranted.

(3)  Any local governing authority using funds provided hereunder for any program or purpose other than that authorized herein shall repay such amount plus a 10-percent penalty and shall be deemed to have waived the privilege of receiving funds under ss. 409.501-409.505 for the year or years in question.

History.--s. 1, ch. 74-166; s. 19, ch. 84-254.