U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OPENS PORTAL FOR COUNTIES TO RECEIVE FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
Today, Monday, May 10, 2021, the U.S, Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released additional guidance for counties related to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund allocation as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The bill includes $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to every county in America, as well as other crucial investments in local communities. Additionally, the U.S. Treasury opened the new portal to which counties must submit specified information to receive Fiscal Recovery Funds. 

We at the Association will provide additional information as we review the guidance in its entirety, the first step is for all counties to register through the Treasury Portal.  

Important Resources
JOIN TREASURY FOR A BRIEFING ON THE NEW GUIDANCE TODAY 5:45 P.M. CST
Today, the U.S. Treasury and the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs will host two identical 30-minute introductory briefings on the new guidance. The briefings will be held today, May 10, at 3:00 p.m. CST and 5:45 p.m. CST (register here). NOTE: Once you register, be sure to log into the 5:45 p.m. call early, as the 3:00 p.m. call was full and access was denied.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We at the Wisconsin Counties Association will continue our conversations with Treasury, the White House and our federal partners on this issue.

Please stay tuned to your inbox for further updates. In addition, we invite you to join the WCA County Leadership Zoom Meeting on Monday at 11:00 a.m. for further ARPA updates.
As always, do not hesitate to contact the Association with any questions at 866.404.2700.