UPDATE:
The US Treasury has the final rule for ARPA.
Click here for the Summary.
Click here for the Complete Final Rule.
NACo Overview of ARPA Final Rule
Click here for the Summary.
Click here for the Complete Final Rule.
NACo Overview of ARPA Final Rule
American Rescue Plan (ARPA)
On March 11, 2021, the President signed into the law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs.
Through the plan America’s counties received $61.5 billion in direct federal aid, with Oklahoma counties receiving over $768 million.
Here is a county-by-county breakdown of allocations to Oklahoma counties.
Through the plan America’s counties received $61.5 billion in direct federal aid, with Oklahoma counties receiving over $768 million.
Here is a county-by-county breakdown of allocations to Oklahoma counties.
As a result of the ARPA funds, ACCO formed a committee in April of 2021 to address the ever-changing guidelines from the US Treasury and to serve as a resource that could interpret the guidelines and answer questions for counties. This committee has met monthly and contributed their time and resources. The committee members are recognized below:
ACCO ARPA Committee
Darry Stacy
Cleveland County Chairman |
Bryce Bohot
Jefferson County Vice-Chairman |
Heath Dobrovolny
Kingfisher County |
Jason Kienholz
Noble County |
David Poindexter
Delaware County |
Cindy Byrd
Oklahoma State Auditor |
Cheryl Wilson
Oklahoma State Auditor's Office |
ARPA Presentation ACCO Summer Conference 2021
At the ACCO Fall Conference 2021 the State Auditor's Office and the Ad Hoc Committee for ACCO again presented and discussed ARPA.
Click here for that presentation
Click here for that presentation
State Auditor Resources
The State Auditor’s office has been instrumental in providing resources to counties to navigate the ARPA funds. They have provided a breakdown of allowable and unallowable costs under the guidelines as well as a form for expenditure documentation. Perhaps most beneficial, the office has also created an inquiry form that provides feedback for counties in determining if an expenditure falls within the current ARPA guidelines.
For a full list of resources from the State Auditor's office click here.
Please remember the current rules are interim rules and the final rules have yet to be published. The information on this page is only a guide and is subject to change as a result of any action by the U.S. Treasury or Congress.
For a full list of resources from the State Auditor's office click here.
Please remember the current rules are interim rules and the final rules have yet to be published. The information on this page is only a guide and is subject to change as a result of any action by the U.S. Treasury or Congress.
NACo Resources
Treasury Resources
Treasury Reporting and Compliance Guide
Treasury Interim Final Rule (updated document)
Treasury Online Reporting Portal
Treasury Online Reporting Portal User Guide
Treasury Interim Final Rule Frequently Asked Questions
2 CFR Part 200 - UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS
Treasury Recovery Plan Template (for Counties with 250,000 or more population)
Treasury Interim Final Rule (updated document)
Treasury Online Reporting Portal
Treasury Online Reporting Portal User Guide
Treasury Interim Final Rule Frequently Asked Questions
2 CFR Part 200 - UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS
Treasury Recovery Plan Template (for Counties with 250,000 or more population)
