As part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), cities that receive ARPA funding are required to submit reports to the Treasury Department. The first deadline for these reports is August 31.
There are three types of reports required by Treasury; however, the total population of your city along with your city’s classification under ARPA will determine which reports you are required to submit. The reports are as follows:
- Interim report: Provides an initial overview of your uses of funding by category. Metropolitan cities must submit this report by August 31, 2021 and is a one-time report.
- Project and expenditure report: Provides details on projects funded, expenditures, contracts and subawards over $50,000, and other information. This report is due October 31, 2021 and periodically thereafter.
- Recovery plan performance report: Provides information on the projects that large recipients are undertaking with program funding and how they plan to ensure program outcomes are achieved in an effective, efficient, and equitable
manner. It will include key performance indicators identified by the recipient and some mandatory indicators identified by Treasury.
Treasury has provided the following table to help cities determine which reports to submit:
Recipient | Interim Report | Project and Expenditure Report | Recovery Plan Performance Report |
|---|
States, U.S. territories, metropolitan cities and counties with a population that exceeds 250,000 residents | By August 31, 2021, with expenditures by category | By October 31, 2021, and then 30 days after the end of each quarter thereafter | By August 31, 2021, and annually thereafter by July 31 |
Metropolitan cities and counties with a population below 250,000 residents which received more than $5 million in SLFRF funding | Not required |
Tribal Governments |
Metropolitan cities and counties with a population below 250,000 residents which received less than $5 million in SLFRF funding | By October 31, 2021, and then annually thereafter |
NEUs | Not required |
Source: Compliance and Reporting Guidance – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Page 12
The Treasury Department has also published a compliance and reporting guidance document for states and cities.
The document provides detailed information on how to properly use and report the use of ARPA funds. Additionally, Treasury has held informational webinars that can be accessed here. The Washington Finance Officers Association will also hold a complimentary training on compliance and reporting guidance on Tuesday, August 10.