S. 4957 — A bill to improve the administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes.

This section requires cooperative agreements for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers. It expands center evaluations to assess financial management and monitor for fraud and misuse of funds. It mandates reevaluation of centers within 180 days after a probation notice and requires the Secretary to commence a new operator competition within 30 days if deficiencies persist, with 90-day application periods and transfer of remaining funds to the selected operator. It prohibits adverse actions against centers except after a non-positive evaluation.