American Rescue Plan Resources

On May 10th, the U.S. Department of Treasury released guidance on the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. The bill includes $130 billion in direct, flexible aid to States and Local Governments as well as other crucial investments in local communities.

Below are links to resources which provide details on the ARP. This page will be updated as more information and resources become available.

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Resources

U.S. Treasury Guidance:

U.S. Treasury General Information (including the link for eligible entities to apply for direct Federal aid)

U.S. Treasury Reference Guide

U.S. Treasury Fact Sheet

Final Rule (Effective April 1, 2022)

Final Rule Overview (Applies to the Final Rule Effective April 1, 2022)

U.S. Treasury Statement Regarding Compliance with the Interim Final Rule and Final Rule

U.S. Treasury Webinar: Introduction to the Final Rule (January 2022)

Interim Final Rule (Effective Until April 1, 2022)

U.S. Treasury FAQ (Updated January 2022)

Summaries of Early Examples of SLFRF Projects

Additional Examples of How Recipients are Using SLFRF Funds

Non-Entitlement Unit Information

IRS Guidance on COVID-19 Related Tax Credits for Paid Leave

IRS Fact Sheet on COVID-19 Related Tax Credit for Paid Leave

New York State Resources:

ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to NEUs (NYS Department of Budget Website)

OSC Bulletin – Federal Aid Received by NYS Local Governments and School Districts under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act

Additional Resources:

GFOA of the U.S. and Canada

GFOA FAQ Page

ARPA Revenue Replacement Calculator (Created by the GFOA of the U.S. and Canada) (Updated January 2022)

NYGFOA Members Only Facebook Group

At a time when we must be isolated, we need each other more than ever. In an effort to keep NYGFOA members connected and accessible to one another, this Members Only Group was created so you can collaborate, share how you are responding to the various Executive Orders, how you are adjusting to the changing financial landscape, and more. We hope you will use this format to facilitate peer to peer discussions as we navigate through this new and uncharted time.

To join the Members-only Facebook Group, please click on the below link. When you join the group it will ask you for your first and last name and entity. Our staff will be accepting members Monday-Friday, throughout the workday.

NYGFOA Members Only Facebook Group