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American Rescue Plan - public sector video series

April 13, 2021 · Authored by Vicki Vogel Hellenbrand

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Baker Tilly's public sector specialists continue to monitor the sections of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) impacting state and local governments. Watch our videos for the latest guidance and steps public sector entities can take now to prepare for and strategize your funding.

American Rescue Plan: Final Rule – seven key highlights

On Jan. 6, 2022, the U.S. Treasury released ARP Final Rule guidance, which includes changes impacting state and local government leaders and your communities. Our latest video featuring Public Sector Managing Principal Vicki Hellenbrand reviews the changes contained in the Final Rule. Watch as she highlights seven key elements that could affect your community’s funding strategy, including the updated revenue loss provision and upcoming reporting requirements.

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American Rescue Plan: navigating funding options

With one month since the signing of the ARP, leaders across state, county and local levels agree - the effort to analyze and plan for the funding is overwhelming. In a recent Baker Tilly public sector survey, more than 50% of participants indicated they have begun initial ARP strategic planning. Watch the third video in our American Rescue Plan series as

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, public sector practice leader, shares insights on the ARP funding start-up process and other funding provisions, including Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding and state-specific funding parameters. She also previews a

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American Rescue Plan: are you ready?

With unprecedented levels of funding available for state and local governments, building a strategic funding plan aligned to your community's top needs can be daunting. Watch the second video in our American Rescue Plan series as Vicki Hellenbrand, public sector practice managing principal, shares key insights from discussions with clients across the country – what’s needed, what to consider and where to start. Vicki also offers tips on navigating the eligible funding uses, stakeholder involvement and funding plan considerations.

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American Rescue Plan: continuing the path to recovery

Watch Vicki Hellenbrand, public sector practice leader, walk through the key elements of the plan, the timing for payment and spending deadlines and what communities across the country are doing now to navigate its requirements and strategically plan for the use of the funds.

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Access a funding estimate for state and local government entities.
This American Rescue Plan article will help you prepare for funding, understand the benefits of the funding (compared to CARES Act) and gain insight from what we learned from the CARES Act.

For more information, or to learn how Baker Tilly’s public sector specialists can help, contact our team.

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Baker Tilly is here to help communities navigate both the opportunities and compliance aspects of this plan. The following insights present key considerations for strategic planning and compliance. Our specialized team is prepared to help you develop an approach that addresses your community’s specific needs.

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American Rescue Plan resources for public sector

Stay up to date on American Rescue Plan (ARP) news and guidance for state and local governments.

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American Rescue Plan reporting deadline for many state and local governments is Jan. 31

States, territories, tribes and large cities and counties must submit their Project and Expenditure report by Jan. 31, 2022. Lesser populated entities have until April 30, 2022.

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Slow down to speed up: building your strategic funding plan

Review federal funding sources (ARP, Infrastructure, BBB) and gain insights into sound strategic planning practices for local governments.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our world in ways we have never before experienced.

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