If your township did not complete its required 2025 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) “Project and Expenditure Report” by the April 30 deadline, the portal remains open at this time, and the township must still complete its report. All non-entitlement units of government (NEUs—all but eight of Michigan’s largest townships) that accepted ARPA funds must complete the annual reporting requirement by April 30 each year. Every NEU must complete the report, even if your township has already fully spent the funds. Even if your township missed the April 30 deadline, it is important to complete the report, as the federal government has indicated its intentions to “claw back” funds from municipalities that do not comply with program requirements, including annual reporting.
A one-hour webinar recording from the U.S. Department of Treasury offers a portal demonstration and overview of NEU reporting and compliance obligations. Watch the webinar here.
MTA-member officials can reach out to MTA’s Member Information Services Department for assistance or with ARPA questions at (517) 321-6467 (press option 1). State Treasury can also assist townships continuing to have issues completing reporting or accessing U.S. Treasury’s reporting system; email them at treas-arpa@michigan.gov.