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New Castle County says 83% of ARPA funds spent; $18.5M remains as county outlines contingency options and timeline
Summary
County staff told the Finance Committee on April 14 that roughly 83% (about $90 million) of New Castle County's ARPA allocation has been expended, 207 of 242 projects are complete, and approximately $18.5 million remains obligated; staff described three reallocation options and federal closeout deadlines.
New Castle County officials told the Finance Committee on April 14 that the county is on track to fully spend its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation and is actively managing a remaining balance of roughly $18.5 million to meet federal deadlines.
"We are positioned to fully deploy all funds within the federal timelines with no risk of funds lost," said Tanya Atkins, director of ARPA funding for New Castle County, as she and county finance and compliance partners walked the committee through spend-down progress and closeout plans.
The presentation, delivered by Atkins with compliance partner Molly Schacklett of Guidehouse and county finance staff, said the county received federal SLFRF funds in 2021 and used a portfolio approach that resulted in roughly 242 funded projects. Schacklett told the committee that "83% of…
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