
American Rescue Plan (ARP)
OMB issued guidance on March 19th (M-21-20) that outlines steps agencies must take to foster accountability and public trust to deliver effective and equitable relief, while implementing sound financial management of the resources funding that relief. This memo requires agencies to improve the overall award and administration of financial assistance programs to achieve more equitable results; take steps to strengthen payment integrity to minimize the risk of waste, fraud, and abuse; and ensure robust and transparent reporting.