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Hoboken told to repay $332,345 in FEMA/NJOEM COVID overpayment; city contested most of it
Summary
City staff told council NJOEM has demanded repayment of $332,345 after a post‑closeout eligibility reversal; the city says it contested roughly $250,000 in fire overtime costs but FEMA denied those appeals; council asked whether legal action or a multi‑municipal challenge is feasible.
City Director Gonzalez informed the council that New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, which administers FEMA distribution in the state, has notified Hoboken of a $332,345 overpayment related to a COVID‑19 Project Worksheet closeout. The city and its grant‑writing firm appealed but FEMA (through NJOEM) reversed eligibility on part of the amount and required repayment. "In November 2025, NJOEM notified the city of a…
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