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The State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which NACo helped develop and strongly advocated to pass, allocates $65.1 billion directly to every county across the nation. These funds provide direct, flexible aid for every county, parish and borough in America. Counties are on the front lines in delivering this aid to residents and are a driving force connecting communities and strengthening the economy. Below, find analysis and trends of county investment priorities, share how your county is supporting your residents and explore our database of county ARPA Recovery Fund investment plans.
NACo submits comments on OMB's Proposed Rewrite of the Uniform Guidance
NACo submitted comments to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on its proposed rewrite of 2 CFR Part 200, the Uniform Guidance governing federal grants.
Comments due July 13 for new OMB rule touching all counties
Counties everywhere are facing fundamental changes in the intergovernmental relationship how the federal government administers grants. Comments on a proposed OMB rule are dule by 11:59 ET July 13.
Counties Must Act Now: Submit Comments on OMB’s Proposed Overhaul of Federal Grant Rules
On June 17, NACo joined NLC, USCM, ICMA, NCSL, CSG, GFOA, NADO, AMPO, and NARC in requesting OMB Director Russell Vought for a 45 day extension for public comments to OMB’s proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), Part 200, Subtitle A, commonly referred to as Uniform Guidance for federal grants.
OMB proposes major change to federal grant administration
Counties have until July 13 offer comment on a wide-reaching regulation affecting federal grants to counties. A NACo webinar goes into detail about the changes counties need to note as they budget for federal awards.
SEC Finalizes FTDA Phase 1 Final Rule
On June 8, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in coordination with other federal financial regulatory agencies, finalized a rule implementing the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 (FDTA) marking the completion of Phase 1 out of 2.
NACo urges adequate FY 2027 Census Bureau funding to support the 2030 Census
NACo urges Congress to fully fund the U.S. Census Bureau in FY 2027, consistent with the administration’s budget request, to support 2030 Census preparation.