87-5-807. (Temporary) Reporting -- evaluations. (1) A project sponsor shall:

(a) monitor and document the timelines, progress, and results of the project;

(b) evaluate the overall effectiveness of the project; and

(c) provide project and fiscal reports as required by contract.

(2) The department shall:

(a) conduct field evaluations of projects;

(b) require a project sponsor to initiate corrective action if an evaluation finds inadequacies in the project's progress or fiscal reporting; and

(c) on or before September 1 of each year preceding the convening of a regular session of the legislature, provide a report to the environmental quality council in accordance with 5-11-210. The report must include:

(i) an overview of the program;

(ii) a listing of projects funded during the reporting period;

(iii) an analysis of how projects funded are improving wildlife habitat; and

(iv) a summary of past and current funding. (Terminates June 30, 2023--sec. 11, Ch. 342, L. 2017.)