OAR 698-005-0070: Distribution of Funds

(1) The Director may withhold payments to a grantee if there are significant and persistent difficulties with satisfying OWEB requirements. (2) Funds will be released upon receipt of a completed request, as prescribed by OWEB, accompanied by documents as determined by the Director, and proof of completion of specific work elements of the project as identified in the Grant Agreement. (3) Advance funds may be released upon presentation of a detailed estimate of expenses for up to 120 days. Within 120 days of the date of the advance check, receipts or invoices for the advance must be submitted, a justification to extend the advance must be approved, or the unexpended advance funds must be returned to OWEB. Additional funds will not be released until receipts for expenditures of previous fund releases are submitted, or an estimate of expenditures is approved by the Director.