As the April 30, 2025 reporting deadline for ARPA’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) fast approaches, many local governments have questions about how to login to their accounts, properly report and ensure that they communicate that their funding was obligated by the 12/31/2024 deadline. Failure to submit a report by the April 30, 2025 deadline could result in adverse action from the U.S. Department of Treasury, including federal recapture of funds. Below, we provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Why is the 2025 Reporting Extra Critical for Annual Reporters?
Since this is your city’s first report since the 12/31/24 obligation deadline, what you report this April for obligations should be the balance of your total ARPA award, leaving outstanding obligations at $0.00. If you do not report your funding as fully obligated, you will need to return the unobligated funds back to the Department of Treasury. If you do not submit a report by April 30, Treasury will assume that the funding is unobligated.
Additionally, this is your last opportunity to claim the Standard Allowance/Revenue Replacement option for more flexible reporting.
How Do I Know If I’m an Annual Reporter?
Annual reporters include:
- Cities with a population below 250,000 residents that were allocated less than $10 million in SLFRF funding.
- Non-Entitlement Units (NEUs) of local government that received less than $10 million in SLFRF funding. Non-entitlement units generally received grant funds passed through the state, rather than directly from the federal government.
How Do I Login?
- If you don’t have your “Account Identifier,” email SLFRF@treasury.gov to request it. A template for requesting your account identifier (PDF) is available.
- While waiting, ensure you have an active Login.gov or ID.me account.
- Once you receive your Account Identifier:
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- Ensure you use Google Chrome (download available)
- Clear the Cache and Cookies for Chrome (tutorial)
- Restart Chrome and close all tabs/windows before attempting to login.
- Do not use autofill or copy/paste emails and passwords when logging in.
- Login with the portal in which you registered with and do not use bookmarks:
- Ensure corporate Firewalls are not blocking access to the treasury site.
- If the problem persists, reach out to SLFRF@treasury.gov providing detailed information/screenshots of the issue.
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- Treasury has step-by-step instructions. This video will demonstrate how to change roles.
I Don’t Know Where to Start with Reporting. What Should I Do?
See NLC’s ARPA Reporting Language: What to Know blog.
My Projects Have Changed Since My Last Report. Can I Edit the Report?
Yes. Treasury has enabled recipients to add and reclassify funds to project(s) for which an obligation was incurred by December 31, 2024. For all such projects, recipients will be required to attest that they incurred the applicable obligation for the project no later than December 31, 2024.
What Does it Mean to Be in “Non-Compliance”?
If you’ve been notified that your city is in Non-Compliance, refer to NLC’s Act Now if You’re Behind on ARPA SLFRF: Non-Compliance Explained blog for next steps.
Is There a Simplified Reporting Process for Cities That Have Fully Obligated and Expended Their Funds?
Treasury is in the process of formalizing the closeout process. Until it is officially announced, cities must continue submitting reports.
How Can I Contact Treasury for Assistance?
- For general inquiries: slfrf@treasury.gov
- For technical support: covidreliefitsupport@treasury.gov
When reaching out, include:
- Full city name, including state (e.g., City of Springfield, STATE)
- Email address associated with Login.gov
- City’s Tax ID Number (EIN) or Unique Entity Identifier
- For technical issues, include a detailed description and screenshots.
Upcoming Treasury Webinars on ARPA SLFRF Reporting
Session 1: April 9, 2025 at 2pm ET
Register here.
Session 2: April 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET
Register here.
Session 3 (2025 Annual Report Focus): April 22, 2025 at 2pm ET
Register here.
Session 3 (Q1 2025 Report Focus): April 24, 2025 at 2pm ET
Register here.
Session 4: April 29, 2025 at 2pm ET
Register here.
Session 5: April 30, 2025 at 2pm ET
Register here.
For the latest updates, visit the U.S. Department of the Treasury website or NLC’s ARPA Resource Hub.
Stay Informed
NLC is committed to helping cities, towns and villages cross the finish line in terms of reporting and project closeout. Visit our ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds page for new blogs and information as it is released by the Department of Treasury.
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