Final Rule, Considered Victory for Local Governments, Takes Effect in April 2022 -
The U.S. Department of Treasury has released the Final Rule governing implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus...more
Guidance, Takeaways and Steps Forward for Employers -
President Biden recently issued Executive Order No. 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which mandates vaccinations for federal...more
Six Main Categories for Recipients, Writes Attorneys Ana Schwab, Andre Monette and Gerard Lavery Lederer in PublicCEO -
The U.S. Treasury rolled out its Interim Final Rule on Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery...more
Guidance Includes Four Key Principles to Know -
Today, the U.S. Treasury Department released compliance requirements and reporting deadlines for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provided by the...more
U.S. Treasury Provides Direction on Distribution to Non-Entitlement Units of Local Government -
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury released additional guidance on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund,...more
Six Ways the Funds Can be Used -
Today, the U.S. Treasury released the Interim Final Rule on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The funds were authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which...more
Agencies Should Be Aware of Pre-Award Requirements -
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury released new guidance on the certification process for entities that will be receiving a direct payment from the U.S. Treasury under the...more
$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Federal Relief Package – American Rescue Plan Act -
Today, President Biden signed into law a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan of 2021, aimed to provide financial relief...more
Paycheck Protection Program, Small Business Administration Disaster Loans and Health Care Funding -
Today, Congress passed a fourth legislative measure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic....more
The Legislation’s Key Provisions for Public Agencies and Local Governments -
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, and it was...more
How These New Measures Impact Businesses, Public Agencies and Employees -
As of today, the United States government has taken two significant actions to provide resources to address the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19: On March...more