Former Curry County treasurer asks board to explain $2.7 million 'missing' ARP allocation
Former county treasurer David Barnes told the board he submitted required American Rescue Plan reports showing $2.7 million unallocated in April 2024 and urged the commission to issue a formal explanation after public reporting raised questions.
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David Barnes, who identified himself as a former Curry County treasurer, used the public-comment portion of the May 7 meeting to press the board for clarity about American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding. Barnes said he submitted required reports to the U.S. Treasury showing roughly $2.7 million remaining unspent or unallocated in April 2024 and asked the county to publicly explain the discrepancy after local media coverage suggested the funds were "missing." He also warned that a separate $4.4 million Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) allocation will soon require reporting.
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