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Durham County says 89% of ARPA funds committed; staff outline spending rules and next steps
Summary
Deputy County Manager Claudia Hager and Grants Administrator John Keefer told the Board on May 6 that Durham County has committed 89% of its $62,445,275 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and reviewed U.S. Treasury guidance on allowable uses and deadlines.
Deputy County Manager Claudia Hager and Grants Administrator John Keefer updated the Durham County Board of Commissioners on May 6 about the county’s use of $62,445,275 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, saying 89% of the allocation has been committed and outlining Treasury guidance that affects spending deadlines.
Why it matters: The guidance changes may affect staffing, contracts and the county’s ability to reassign funds; the Board asked staff for follow-up data to inform FY25 budget decisions.
Keefer summarized recent U.S. Treasury guidance, saying…
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