(Chicago, Illinois‒October 20, 2020) In the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) new research report, CARES ACT ‒ Coronavirus Relief Fund: The Prime Recipient Perspective, GFOA commends the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) in assisting state and local governments mitigate the impact of an unprecedented public health crisis. While there is a general agreement on the benefits provided by the federal funds, consistent challenges have been voiced unanimously among CRF prime recipients and there is an overwhelming need for additional support.

• Publication date: October 2020