On Tuesday, April 1, the U.S. Department of Treasury opened the 2025 Project and Expenditure Report – colloquially known as the “ARPA report” – for cities to report how they allocated and spent the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds they received in 2021 for COVID-19 relief. The report is now available to complete in the portal here and will be due by April 30, 2025. As of this writing, the Treasury Department has not yet released the latest reporting “User Guide,” however, GMA strongly urges every city to get started on their reporting, input everything they can, and submit when ready.
GMA’s review of the 2025 report reveals very few changes from previous years; most of the identified changes ask that your city attest to understanding the consequences of non-obligation and insufficient reporting. Any funds reported as unobligated will be subject to recoupment by Treasury, as detailed in the March 25 notice Treasury sent to every ARPA recipient.
Click here for GMA step-by-step instructions on how to complete the 2025 report.
Overview
What are you reporting this April?
- Obligations of ARPA funds made between April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. Remember: All ARPA funds had to be obligated by the end of 2024.
- Expenditures of ARPA funds made between April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025. Remember: Recipients have until the end of 2026 to expend ARPA funds.
This April will be the last opportunity to elect the Standard Allowance. This streamlines your reporting (i.e. no documentation upload required) and maximizes flexibility on how your city can use these funds. GMA strongly advises your city to take the Standard Allowance if you have not already done so.
Resources
If you need further assistance, feel free to schedule a 15-minute meeting with Claire Chan via the ARPA Office Hours.
Disclaimer: The information on this page regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is primarily for Tier 5 cities that report annually, i.e. cities under 250,000 in population that received $10 million or less. This information does not pertain to any State ARPA funds awarded to your city by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget.
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) is here to provide technical assistance. Always consult your city attorney on official U.S. Treasury guidance on the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.