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Grant coordinator says stop‑payment listing delayed applications; board hears ARPA and grant administration updates

5854266 · August 22, 2025
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Champaign County’s grant coordinator told the board that a months‑long stop‑payment listing tied to delayed audit work prevented grant submissions and reimbursements, and staff summarized ARPA project reporting and upcoming small‑business grant deadlines.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The county’s grant coordinator told the Champaign County Board on Wednesday that a three‑month stop‑payment listing tied to a delayed audit prevented her from submitting reimbursement grants and applying for some opportunities, and she urged tighter operational coordination to avoid future interruptions.

Kate Kuzia, the county’s grant coordinator, said she was placed on a stop‑payment list while the county’s audit was incomplete from Oct. 14 through Dec. 24. Because many…

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