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What agencies asked for: The division requested approximately $11,000,000 as an advance to cover invoices submitted for state and interagency firefighting work, current and past. \"We are here today asking for a little over $11,000,000 in advance of the general fund to pay for fire bills, current and past,\" said Casey Casey, State Forester and Fire Warden.

Scope of the problem: NDF reported $23.1 million of invoices in its system as of the briefing; the agency said $18.2 million are bills still to pay and roughly $23.0 million were invoiced for reimbursement at that time. Casey Casey warned the $11 million would not cover the entire backlog if fire season activity increases. \"I don't anticipate that this will cover all of the costs,\" Casey told the committee.

Federal and interagency reimbursement complexity: Committee members and the forester discussed how Nevada bills federal partners and other states after providing mutual aid. Casey said some out‑of‑state responses are processed under state‑to‑state agreements and can be billed directly to the requesting state; other bills pass through federal regional offices (e.g., Albuquerque) where larger volumes of invoices may create processing delays. NDF staff said they have been in frequent contact with federal partners, including FEMA, the U.S. Forest Service and BLM, but cautioned that FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) processes can be slow.

Audit and process reforms: The division reported it moved from a paper billing system to a new online invoicing system to increase transparency and track aging invoices. Committee members asked for a detailed breakdown of who Nevada owes and who owes the state; Casey Casey said the new system can produce those reports and that the division would provide them to the committee.

Committee action: A motion to approve the Division of Forestry's request (item I94) was made and carried; the motion recorded that the committee approved the advance. Committee members cautioned that timing for federal reimbursement is uncertain and that invoice processing at federal regional offices can take months.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","1/29/2025 - Interim Finance Committee","oneSentenceSummary","The Nevada Division of Forestry requested and the Interim Finance Committee approved a general‑fund advance to cover fire invoices. Officials said about $23.1 million in invoices were in the system and that federal reimbursements can take months; the division described steps to modernize billing and improve transparency.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NV, Nevada","taxId",78440,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6357395,"State fiscal staff tell Interim Finance Committee Nevada has obligated all ARPA SFRF funds; spending and reallocation guidance remains in flux",1229,3737000,4966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215131-8b8d9d2777690bc125f64b7961667c05&start=3737&end=4966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215131-8b8d9d2777690bc125f64b7961667c05/thumbnail_3737000.jpg","/articles/6357395/Nevada/State-fiscal-staff-tell-Interim-Finance-Committee-Nevada-has-obligated-all-ARPA-SFRF-funds-spending-and-reallocation-guidance-remains-in-flux","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357395-a4d7b028d73dbd5b57cfe58776c99742/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186256&Signature=JJs-TTeHQ14Tf3pGK0acSZ5NvSombsT8ro9WKf66TlU9a01ym3rx4MtwhGaCRdrAIdLQYMKG5qQ8KWX316rQs6zIl1hF4JinYLb-M1rcC6ZOhrfaGGjVdgvvXc7eQdpk1BOM1qJ7O8Zk1YssM-B5xV1Bf78klDyCStBpHbBMo-bsrKYpmhenm5iceXWSprb6wegUUkKPlDvQ6q8~R-a39QFqRMcla57xoAmbdtvwvQV4cQOX5zUvtTQfdpOaNsmcWgk6lwz-bKGVKGtxBd483w310t-s9WIOm0ERt8LEGaYu8PKLyKeNf5yOzvPa4cJk0~Yq9L1Cx60Luki6Vd7Q3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Legislative and governor's fiscal staff updated the Interim Finance Committee on the status of Nevada's American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF). The officials reported the state has obligated 100% of the SFRF award by the December 31, 2024 deadline and described the remaining timeline and guidance for spending and potential reallocation.

Key points from staff: Bridal Leiser of the Legislative Council Bureau walked the committee through the SFRF table and noted the state had obligated all funds by the required deadline; unobligated balances were reported as zero. He explained that remaining funds that are obligated must be expended by Dec. 31, 2026.

\"As you all are aware where these funds had to be obligated by December 31, 2024. The state did obligate 100% of the funding by the deadline, and remaining funding which, has been obligated must be expended by December 31, 2026,\" Leiser said.

Curtis Palmer of the governor's finance office reported on reimbursements: the office has reimbursed agencies more than $1.004 billion (reimbursement figure reported in committee) and agencies self‑report spending of about $1.584 billion, with a lag between agency reports and processed reimbursements. Palmer and Leiser also discussed federal Treasury guidance allowing for—under certain conditions—the reallocation of unobligated or recovered balances to previously obligated eligible projects; staff said further clarification may be required for some repurposing scenarios.

Committee members asked about the risk that federal guidance might change. Leiser said Treasury FAQs allow for some reallocation to previously approved activities and noted the state is continuing to track obligations and spending; agencies will have additional opportunities to answer questions during the legislative session and committee hearings.

What the committee will see next: Staff said members will receive additional detail before budget hearings and a separate COVID‑19 budget account hearing is scheduled for late February; agencies that received ARPA subgrants will present projects during typical budget subcommittee hearings in the 83rd legislature.","Legislative and governor's fiscal staff presented an ARPA (Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund) status update showing 100% obligated, a remaining expenditure deadline of Dec. 31, 2026, and discussion about how savings and reallocation are treated under federal Treasury guidance.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6357400,"Nonprofits report outcomes after 2024 appropriations; IFC hears dozens describe services funded by AB525 and SB341",10547,191000,10738000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215131-8b8d9d2777690bc125f64b7961667c05&start=191&end=10738","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215131-8b8d9d2777690bc125f64b7961667c05/thumbnail_191000.jpg","/articles/6357400/Nevada/Nonprofits-report-outcomes-after-2024-appropriations-IFC-hears-dozens-describe-services-funded-by-AB525-and-SB341","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357400-13a9b6c2dfa7e95468c3f4e007f5c59d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186256&Signature=ZHB0hijuZNQxhGXHVESLhfmLj7uVYesvSPumInEKuZm5hm6~isGs92dha4efD8xpYYI1yGz~MRfOxIurJIVeMsyl9dUmxrDjP2uahFDM052mWNmzCv8VAIIMm9X-FHAYoshP7Gfj5eJBjsAF6STAiJHSRLbhqb6y50I896v32lkDE5FMxTY57vVjRHw0ndVzb9QLscI6q4LspWrPdehbkJLrdeyvAYjmy1ld06UkV~Prwby6aUd8SizAXtq6xkQ25351FjDVPkC84voGmalM8jXiE54o~gfuem3MgjJ1nUTGjkS2YpCbvv65-uqa2Y~U~QcF5i3Z0CWVGF51qjfNIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of nonprofit leaders testified in public comment to the Interim Finance Committee about how 2024 state appropriations have been used to expand services across Nevada.

What speakers said: Organizations described specific, measurable outcomes tied to legislative appropriations. \"This was transformational funding for our organization,\" Laura Meyer, Chief External Affairs Officer for Communities and Schools of Nevada, told the committee, describing $4,000,000 the organization received through a mix of SB 189, AB 525 and SB 341 and reporting nearly 100,000 students served with school‑wide supports. Beth Martino, president and CEO of Three Square Food Bank, said $4,000,000 appropriated to food programs helped reach seniors and children via Backpack for Kids, Golden Groceries and expanded meal distributions; her testimony included figures reported to the committee: 29,000 additional individuals served and more than 850,000 additional pounds of food distributed.

Other examples: Speakers described workforce, housing and youth supports tied to the appropriations. Michael DeHales, COO of Fit, reported serving 1,734 individuals and placing 1,243 into employment. The Cupcake Girls, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Opportunity Village, Boys Town Nevada, NAMI Southern Nevada, HopeLink and others outlined how funds supported shelter operations, family engagement, mental‑health peer supports, and transition services. Many organizations said the funds allowed them to expand staff, launch or sustain programs, increase volunteer capacity and leverage additional private grants.

Why this matters: Witnesses emphasized the appropriations’ role in stabilizing nonprofit providers who deliver services that the state’s systems rely on. Several speakers noted the importance of continued funding and the difficulty of planning when state or federal sources shift; a number described ARPA funds or one‑time appropriations used for startup or capacity work.

No votes tied to the testimonials: The comments summarized here were public testimony during the IFC meeting. The committee acknowledged the testimony; no new appropriations were approved at this session. Speakers who testified are listed below and quotes are taken verbatim from the meeting record.","Representatives from dozens of Nevada nonprofits told the Interim Finance Committee how 2024 appropriations (AB525, SB341 and other bills) were used to expand services statewide, including workforce programs, food banks, youth services, and homelessness prevention.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6357405,"Advocates press Nevada interim finance committee to protect children’s mental health services amid Campus for Hope plans",7069,412000,7481000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215131-8b8d9d2777690bc125f64b7961667c05&start=412&end=7481","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215131-8b8d9d2777690bc125f64b7961667c05/thumbnail_412000.jpg","/articles/6357405/Nevada/Advocates-press-Nevada-interim-finance-committee-to-protect-childrens-mental-health-services-amid-Campus-for-Hope-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357405-98494741418dcf3ed64317ec0041c3dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186256&Signature=DxIFc0l5PKGPQbxQgUHlGiZkDIFXoJCnzVOVaoCDauoPwxymOMlKcVeICYak0YJKyLTSQUJATD~Q89x6cyFVt2DcGfpV~2-INKBi6NFFtZVmu9QQUdbz48SwwCJnsTodrjZKaJMN5gqU5ueK9xyjUTCDKAYrW3zV4hctDFVQpALJdMS6O3oRpr86Op8liOaAB5xs7n0Sd1ZqzTa~nsB6DAulWl-dPf6WKnIcWgXIthVoEsYbsoAimDBhXz2NXD0rrt9Cji7NtuQ0VxycYtTcHp-R1MJQMNAAat7lrGV1-ZPr6EzOjjmMYLxkRW87hq31Z2kQ9WTfCIDjHwtwFq~Ehw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Advocates urged the Nevada Interim Finance Committee on public comment and during an informational briefing to halt demolitions and ensure continuous care for children who receive mental‑health services on the Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) campus.

The concerns centered on demolition plans for several buildings and whether children currently served there would retain access to crisis response, residential and specialty programs. \"Please make the right decision for Nevada's youth by keeping these buildings open and their critical services available to our most vulnerable population,\" said Rebecca Acosta, identifying herself as a pediatric health advocate and mother, during the committee's public comment period. Acosta asked the committee to \"halt the demolition of buildings 7 through 16\" and to require a comprehensive relocation plan.

Why this matters: witnesses said the campus houses programs intended to keep children out of emergency rooms, juvenile justice facilities and other inappropriate placements. Several nonprofit providers that received one‑time appropriations from the 82nd Legislature said disruption of those services would strain local child welfare and mental‑health systems. \"We cannot afford to lose even one piece of our already fragile children's mental health system,\" said Tara Raines of the Children's Advocacy Alliance.

What officials told the committee: In an informational presentation (agenda item L1A), Jack Rowe and Division of Public and Behavioral Health staff described a two‑track approach. Rowe said the Office of the Governor and partners are working with Clark County and private providers to secure short‑term capacity while they identify and develop longer‑term licensed placements. \"Since the last time we met and had a very robust conversation about this item, we have been very diligent working with partners, working with Campus for Hope, and finding ways that we can ensure that this $3,800,000 is spent,\" Rowe told members.

Division administrator Cody Finney said 18 youth were receiving services on the campus at the time of the briefing and that several placement options were being discussed. \"There are 18 youth receiving services on the campus,\" Finney said. He described St. Jude's and Silver State Pediatrics as potential partners for some placements and said additional foster or licensed beds are being considered.

Areas of uncertainty and next steps: Advocates and committee members repeatedly asked for clearer, public plans and exact counts of youth placed out of state. Char Frost, a member of the Clark County Children's Mental Health Consortium, told the committee there was \"no way to know whether the state will be able to find office space where it would be possible to co‑locate all of the programs that provide direct services to families.\" Committee members also asked the agencies when a firm plan would be available; officials said they expect to return to the IFC with an update in approximately six to eight weeks and invited further oversight.

Quotes and attributions in this article come from witnesses and officials recorded in the meeting transcript. No formal vote on demolition or relocation was taken at this meeting; the item was informational and under active development.","Parents, advocates and providers told the Interim Finance Committee there is no clear plan to relocate children’s mental‑health services after proposed demolition at the Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services campus; state officials say short‑term placements and a multiyear plan are being developed with Clark County and providers.","actionData","errors"]

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