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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) provides $350 billion in additional funding for state and local governments to help recover from COVID and make lasting improvements to communities all over the United States. However, federal funding does not come without strings attached. Attend this featured 2-part series at the GFOA conference to learn about the nuances of eligible expenditures, procurement regulations, and treasury implications as you work to spend these resources. GFOA staff and leading practitioners will be available to answer questions and engage in an interactive discussion highlighting the most challenging aspects of ARPA.

Speakers

Danielle Scott

Danielle Scott

Director, PFM

Marion Serfass

Marion Serfass

Director of Finance / Treasurer, Town of Vienna, VA

Patti Smith, CPA

Patti Smith, CPA

County Auditor, Travis County, TX

Rory Regan

Rory Regan

Federal Grants Manager, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Doug Honma-Crane

Doug Honma-Crane

Fiscal Policy Analyst, City of Seattle