We've started by paying an instalment of 25%. That enables people to start the fiscal year without having to apply for lines of credit at the bank and things like that. In the past five or six years we've started making these advances to groups that receive programming. When we move to a $75,000 grant, that means that all the groups receiving $75,000 or less have a lot fewer accounts and reports to submit, which already represents a lighter workload. The department will no doubt draw on the expert report of the blue ribbon panel on grants and contributions to determine how we can simplify accountability.
On May 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.