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Updated ARPA Reporting Guidance Released
The U.S. Treasury has released new guidance on compliance and reporting that every city will need to follow when they report on their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures. The first reports will be due August 31 for larger cities receiving funds directly from Treasury, and October 31 for smaller cities receiving funds through the state.
Previously released guidance on the use of American Rescue Plan funds is available on Treasury’s main ARPA webpage. The spending guidance is contained in three main documents. The fact sheet gives some basics of the program and provides brief lists of some of the allowed uses. The FAQ document (updated June 24) gives plain language answers to some of the questions cities will most likely be considering. The Interim Final Rule is the most comprehensive guidance and like all the documents is searchable using CTRL+F on your keyboard.
The FAQ document has seen several revisions since it was originally introduced. The latest revisions include some especially helpful guidance on what revenue sources should be included in lost revenue calculations (see question 3.13 and the new appendix).
The LOC will continue to update our American Rescue Plan Resource Hub as more information becomes available. The LOC held an informational Zoom meeting in May to unpack the guidance, and member cities can watch a recording of the meeting and see the PowerPoint presentation on the LOC’s website. The National League of Cities has additional resources on the NLC ARPA Hub.
Contact: Mark Gharst, Lobbyist - mgharst@orcities.org or 503-991-2192
Last Updated 6/25/21