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Pontiac council demands review after Ernst & Young no‑show, public complaints about ARPA awards
Summary
Council members and business owners pressed administration about delayed ARPA disbursements and shifting eligibility rules. Ernst & Young missed its scheduled presentation; council later voted to request an executive review of Ernst & Young's compliance with its ARPA reporting contract.
Frustration over the city’s administration of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds surfaced repeatedly at the Dec. 16 Pontiac City Council meeting as business owners and contractors urged immediate clarity and payments. Several speakers said awards announced last year have not been paid, that rules and definitions changed after submissions, and that communications from the city were inconsistent.
Jermaine Branner, a downtown business owner and workforce developer, told the council that many ARPA…
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