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Briefing flags nonprofits used only a sliver of FEMA obligations; calls for technical assistance
Summary
Jorge Lombaro told the transition briefing that nonprofits have $1.7 billion obligated but have used only about $65 million (≈3.7%), and recommended a legislative or administrative mechanism to provide technical assistance so nonprofits can access remaining funds.
Jorge Lombaro (Speaker 6) told the transition briefing that nonprofits face serious obstacles accessing FEMA obligations: "Hay mil setecientos millones obligados para las entidades solamente se han utilizado sesenta y cinco millones, tres punto siete por ciento," he said, arguing that nonprofits lack technical staff and consultants to navigate federal requirements.
Lombaro recommended creating either a legislative or administrative body to provide expertise and advisory services to nonprofit organizations so they can move projects through assessment, design, permitting and bidding before federal deadlines. He framed this as a priority to include in recommendations to the governor‑elect and the incoming administration.
Speaker 1 acknowledged the nonprofit gap and said the transition team's recommendations will prioritize that sector when advising the governor‑elect, noting nonprofits face the same expiration dates on obligated funds as agencies and municipalities.
Next steps: the briefing noted the transition team will include nonprofit technical assistance in its recommendations to the governor‑elect and that the commissioner had the relevant information and had begun follow‑up.
