SLFRF Public Reporting Dashboard
This resource is powered by SLFRF recipient reporting data. Users of the site can view, among other things, spending data by state, recipient, and by project.
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Updated SLFRF FAQs
On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Treasury published updated FAQs to further clarify the definition of "obligation" as outlined in the November 2023 Interim Final Rule (IFR). In particular, the updated FAQs include a new section (Section 17) focused on "obligation."
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Treasury Compilation of Reporting Resources
In March of 2024, the U.S. Treasury began sharing a compilation of resources for SLFRF recipients to help comply with ongoing reporting requirements.
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FLC Analysis of the American Rescue Plan and Implementation Resources
On March 10, 2021, the House of Representatives approved a Senate-amended version of President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package - the American Rescue Plan. The package includes $350 billion in aid for state and local governments, along with additional funding for other areas like education, rental assistance and transit. It was signed into law by the President on March 11, 2021.
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FLC Analysis of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a massive legislative package that funds the federal government and provides the next coronavirus relief package. The relief package is the first action taken by Congress to enact additional coronavirus-related aid since April 2020.
In August 2020, GFOA dispersed a survey to all 50 states and the 171 eligible units of government that were prime recipients of the CRF to assess the effectiveness of the fund from the State and local government perspective. The survey received a response rate of nearly half of state and local prime recipients.
GFOA will issue member alerts to ensure members have the latest updates from the various agencies overseeing the implementation of federal relief programs. The various relief packages passed by Congress in 2020 and 2021 provide funding in several areas such as state and local aid, education, rental assistance, and transit.
$150 billion in direct aid specifically for COVID-19 related expenses to states (minimum of $1.25 billion), tribal governments, territories and local governments over the population of 500,000 people.
The National Academy of Public Administrators (NAPA), on behalf of the National Association of Counties (NACo) conducted an independent assessment of the CRF and the effectiveness of the federal funding in meeting the needs of the counties and in providing the controls warranted for federal funds. Through this study, NAPA has identified seven key areas in which policy changes could improve program effectiveness for future programs such as the CRF.
Public sector employers have a number of considerations regarding the workforce and COVID-19. Both the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service are responsible for providing guidance and resources for employers as required under the various COVID-19 relief laws.