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Taunton reports ARPA closeout: $31.1M allocated, unmodified audit and 92% of projects completed
Summary
City officials presented an ARPA closeout showing $31.1 million allocated across unrestricted, restricted and County‑administered funds, 49 projects planned with 45 completed (92%), an unmodified single‑audit opinion and no recurring operating costs created by ARPA expenditures.
City finance and administration reviewed the closeout of Taunton’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program and highlighted the program’s expenditures, audit results and completed projects.
Patrick Del Russo and budget staff said the city received $31.1 million in ARPA funding and split it among unrestricted, restricted and Bristol County administration allocations. Staff reported 49 ARPA projects were established and 45 have been completed (approximately 92% complete), with four remaining projects under active management.
Audit results: the city’s single‑audit reports for 2023 and 2024 returned unmodified opinions with no material weaknesses or instances of noncompliance at materiality levels. Staff emphasized that ARPA spending produced no recurring obligations for the city’s operating budget.
Examples and community projects: staff cited investments in roads and sidewalks, water and sewer infrastructure, police and fire equipment, the sign‑and‑façade downtown program, Lake Sebasia work, senior wellness programs, and splash pads and security cameras for parks. Administration also noted leveraging funds and partnerships, and said project documentation and audit support were submitted to federal portals as required.
Next steps: four projects remain to be closed out and staff will monitor completion and reporting deadlines to ensure full compliance with federal obligations.
