November 2023
Good afternoon,
Please enjoy this month's edition of the Grants Management Newsletter, where we highlight the latest advancements across the state utilizing ARPA dollars.
We are excited to announce a new feature you'll see on the ARPA website. The ARPA Program Tracker dashboard is intended to give further insight to citizens and the Legislature to keep up with the latest advancements we are making together on all of the ARPA projects. Be sure to check this out and let us know if you see anything that needs to be adjusted.
Also be sure to check out our latest article highlighting the University Hospitals Authority and Trust (UHAT), who recently broke ground on a new children's behavioral health center and completed a successful third-party audit with zero findings.
Don't miss the latest GMO guidance and helpful templates on our Subrecipient guidance webpage.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to use these funds to support Oklahomans. If you ever have any questions, please contact me or my team for assistance.
Sincerely,
Caden Cleveland
Director of Public Affairs and Grants Management,
Office of Management and Services
Grants Management metrics
Note these metrics reflect data as of Nov. 24. Please visit the ARPA Program Tracker for the most up-to-date information.
- $6,173,932.43 disbursed in November.
- $428,059,375.04, or 22.89%, of total funds disbursed.
- 12 projects expected to be fully funded over the next 90 days.
- $80,784,362.63 projected to be disbursed over the next 90 days.
GMO guidance updates
Remember to check out the GMO's current templates and guidance available on the Subrecipient guidance webpage.
New GMO guidance:
OMES also recently published the new Statewide Accounting Manual, which we have placed on the Subrecipient guidance webpage for easy access as needed.
Latest federal guidance:
On Nov. 20, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s new Obligation interim final rule (Obligation IFR) for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program was published in the Federal Register. The Obligation IFR became effective upon publication, and the 30-day public comment period began. The public comment period for the Obligation IFR runs until Dec. 20, 2023.
REMINDER: On Sept. 22, the Office of Management and Budget announced significant pending changes to the Uniform Guidance. The proposed changes are available for viewing in the Federal Register and are open to public comment for a period of 60 days (from Oct. 5 through Dec. 4, 2023).
- Description of Proposed Changes to Uniform Guidance.
- Redline Changes to Uniform Guidance (reflect the proposed policy and textual changes).
If you would like GMO to consider drafting guidance for your agency on any ARPA-SLFRF-related questions or to submit a question to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on your behalf, please complete this online form.
Helpful tip
Did you know recipients must complete and meet the substantive requirements of a Written Justification for projects where the total capital expenditure is $1 million or greater?
For more details, review the Written Justification guidance.
Press releases and articles
Know of any positive ARPA stories? Let us know so we can feature them on the ARPA website!
Available training
Making Sense of your Data: How Grantmaking Intelligence and Impact Measurement Help Improve Decision Making
Dec. 13 | Noon-1 p.m. CST
Maximizing Recovery on Your Grants by Leveraging Indirect Cost
Jan. 31 | Noon-1 p.m. CST
If you know of any other training opportunities, please share them with us!
Subrecipient recognition
This month, we're giving a huge shoutout to our partners at the Office of Juvenile Affairs for utilizing ARPA dollars to renovate youth housing in Oklahoma City.
This transformation is a great example of the tangible improvements possible with these funds. Kudos to the OJA team for their commitment to providing refreshed and supportive spaces for young Oklahomans.
Check out the press release linked above to learn more about this impactful project.
