ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Briefing: Counties and Cities Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
This webinar is available on-demand. If you have trouble accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Join NACo, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Department of Treasury for a critical webinar designed for local leaders in the over 3,000 cities and counties impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This session will provide guidance on investing American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars, addressing reclassification needs for projects affected by the storms, and ensuring compliance ahead of the December 31, 2024 obligation deadline. Hear from policy experts and the Treasury Department about best practices, eligible uses and get the tools needed to maximize your recovery and resilience efforts.
Speakers
- Mira Patel, Office of Recovery Programs, U.S. Department of Treasury
- Eryn Hurley, Managing Director for Government Affairs, NACo
- Dante Moreno, Legislative Manager, Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations, NLC
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