ARPA programs and funds; require agencies to make certain reports regarding.
What changed between versions
Added mandatory reporting requirements for agencies administering ARPA grant funds to report expensed amounts, remaining balances, and reimbursement requests to the Department of Finance and Administration by October 1, 2025.
Added requirement for agencies to notify all subgrantees of reporting requirements within 30 days of the act's effective date and provide a second notice on September 1, 2025.
Created a mechanism requiring the State Treasurer to transfer unobligated Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds to the ARPA-MDOT Maintenance Project Fund by October 5, 2024, if not obligated by October 1, 2024.
Authorized the Department of Finance and Administration to transfer available funds to the ARPA-MDOT Maintenance Project Fund if subgrantees fail to provide two consecutive reports as required.
Removed the 'bring forward' language that brought 17 different Mississippi Code sections into the bill for potential amendment, replacing it with specific new reporting and transfer requirements.
Changed reporting deadlines from general 'bring forward' provisions to specific dates: October 1, 2025 for initial agency reports, November 1, 2025 for unexpended fund reports, and December 1, 2025 for filing those reports.
Added a specific list of 17 programs covered by the reporting requirements, including skilled nursing retention, workforce development, health sciences training, and various infrastructure grant programs.
