**Last Updated Monday, September 20, 2010**

 

NASPO is dedicated to aiding its members in the development of strategies for spending state stimulus funds responsibly, quickly, and within the guidelines provided by the law and various state and federal agencies.  In addition, NASPO is taking this opportunity to work with partner organizations to influence the development of these policies and guidelines at the state and federal level.

This page will contain a variety of resources for NASPO members and their staffs.  It will be updated frequently as information and guidance is changed or added.  If there is additional information, website links, issues or documents that you would like to see on this page, or that you can provide for the benefit of other NASPO members, please email Jack Gallt, NASPO Director.

Click on the link below to be taken to information on:

1. The Stimulus Package and Guidelines
2. State Recovery Websites 
3. State Procurement Resources 
4. Partner Organizations and Resources
5. NASPO Communications
6. Procurement and Implementation Issues
7. Related Press and Media Stories 
8. Additional Resources 

WHAT'S NEW

 

• GAO Report - Recovery Act: Opportunities to Improve Management and Strengthen Accountability over States' & Localities' Uses of Funds. (September 2010) Full Report    Highlights    Podcast
• GAO Report - State Appendixes (e-supplement to the September report)
• GAO Report- Recovery Act: Contracting Approaches and Oversight Used By Selected Federal Agencies and States (July 2010) Full Report      Highlights
• Recovery Act's Data Reports Improving, States Say (Government Technology, May 2010)
• GAO Report - States' and Localities' Use of Funds and Actions Needed to Address Implementation Challenges and Bolster Accountability (May 2010)
• Government of Canada - Information on U.S-Canadian Procurement Agreement and ARRA "Buy American" Provisions
• GAO Report - Recovery Act - Officials' Views Vary on Impacts of Davis-Bacon Act Prevailing Wage Provision (dated Feb., 2010, released March 24, 2010)
• Latest ARRA Guidance Document - March 24, 2010
• Transcript of GAO Podcast Watchdog Report #5: Recovery Act's Use of Funds and
  Strengthening Accountability Audio interview with Chris Mihm, Managing Director, Strategic Issues
• GAO Report - March 3, 2010 - Recovery Act: One Year Later, States' and Localities' Uses of Funds and Opportunities to Strengthen Accountability
• Letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell:  Recovery Act: Contract Oversight Activities of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board and Observations on Contract Spending in Selected States, November 30, 2009

Stimulus Package and Guidelines

 

• Link to the full text of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA") (provided by the U.S. Government Printing Office).
• Recovery.gov--The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be carried out with full transparency and accountability -- and Recovery.gov is the centerpiece of that effort.  Recovery.gov contains a timeline of stimulus action (including reporting deadlines).  It also includes a list of FAQs and announcements including links to guidelines as they are published.
  • Recipient Reporting Information (including full set of reporting tools--XML Schema, XLS, etc.)
• Office of Management and Budget Guidance and Resources
• Executive Branch Guidance and Communications (from POTUS and VPOTUS)
• U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
  • Audit Information and Resources
• NASPO ARRA Stimulus Survey of State Members--Results dated March 9, 2009
  •  Executive Summary of NASPO ARRA Stimulus Survey Results (dated March 9, 2009)
• Information on the WTO GPA
• Assorted Federal Agency, GSA, and FAR Guidance and Regulations
• H.R. 2182:  "Enhanced Oversight of State and Local Economic Recovery Act", introduced April 29, 2009 by Rep. Edolphus Towns.  The purpose of this bill is: "To amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to provide for enhanced State and local oversight of activities conducted pursuant to such Act, and for other purposes."
  • Follow this bill on THOMAS (Library of Congress)
• The Recovery, Accountability and Transparency Boards releases the after-report on the National Dialogue on IT Solutions

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State Procurement Resources (Some Resources Members Only)

 

• Alaska
  • Alaska Supplemental Terms and Conditions for Contracts Using ARRA Funds*
    • *Modification to Terms & Conditions are approved by the Attorney General of the State of Alaska. (2 AAC 12.470)
• California
  • Supplemental Terms and Conditions for Contracts using ARRA Funds
• Colorado
  • Colorado Procurement Guidance to State Agencies Regarding the Use of Funds Received under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) (dated September 1, 2009)
• District of Columbia
  • Vendor ARRA Roundtable (video)
  • American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Reporting Requirements (presentation, dated April 21, 2009)
• Georgia
  • Georgia ARRA presentation to GAO Audit Team (dated March 23, 2009)
  • Georgia Internal ARRA presentation (dated March 30, 2009)
• Indiana
  • Indiana ARRA Guidance
  • Indiana ARRA Presentation
• Kentucky
  • Memo:  Guidance on Procurement Requirements for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (dated May 11, 2009)
  • Initial Guidance on Procurement Requirements of the ARRA (dated May 8, 2009)
  • Standard Terms and Conditions for Contracts and Grants Using ARRA Funds (dated May 8, 2009)
• Maine
  • BP54-ARRA-EO Compliance:  This document is used specifically for ARRA contracts of any dollar amount, and it incorporates language stating that the contract is consistent with Executive Order 17 FY08/09 and complies with its requirements. Contracts presented on this form DO NOT need to be accompanied by a signed Executive Order Compliance Form; however, must be accompanied by one completed BP37R. (dated August 18, 2009)
• Massachusetts
  • Proposed Legislation on handling ARRA Funds (Introduced March 20, 2009)
  • Summary of Proposed Legislation
• Michigan
  • ARRA Guidance to State Agencies (April 2009)
  • ARRA Guidance to State Agencies (Cover Memo)
  • DRAFT Articles added to RFP documents that will use ARRA funding (Members Only)
• Mississippi
  • Department of Finance and Administration:  Stimulus Policies and Procedures
• Missouri
  • Standard Language for ARRA Contracts (Members Only)
• NASPO/WSCA
  • NASPO/WSCA PC ARRA Language
• New York
  •  DOT Clauses for ARRA Projects (Members Only)
    • ARRA Reporting & Recordkeeping Requirements
    • ARRA Reporting Attachment #1:  Additional Contract Record Keeping Requirements
    • ARRA Reporting Attachment #2:  Authority of the Comptroller General and the Inspector General
    • ARRA Reporting Attachment #3:  FHWA Form-1589 & Instructions
• Ohio
  • Ohio OMB Federal Stimulus Guidance #1:  Application Timelines for Federal Funds – Preliminary Document (dated February 27, 2009)
  • Ohio OMB Federal Stimulus Guidance #2:  Formation of Agency Federal Stimulus Teams (dated March 3, 2009)
  • Ohio OMB Federal Stimulus Guidance #3:  Preliminary Reporting Guidance (dated March 16, 2009)
  • Ohio OMB Federal Stimulus Guidance #4:  State Agency Assurance Statements for ARRA Certifications (date March 24, 2009)
  • Ohio OMB Federal Stimulus Guidance #5:  Risk Management and Accountability (dated March 27, 2009)
  • Ohio OMB Federal Stimulus Guidance #6:  Award Notices and Cash Receipt (dated March 28, 2009)
  • Ohio OMB Federal Stimulus Guidance #7:  Ohio ARRA Hub and Reporting Requirements (dated April 17, 2009)
  • Ohio OMB Federal Stimulus Guidance #8:  ARRA Procurement Guidance Summary (dated May 4, 2009)
• Pennsylvania
  • Agreement Addendum:  Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
• Tennessee
  • Term 49:  Federal Economic Stimulus Funding
• Vermont
  • Agency of Administration Bulletin No. 10:  Policies and Procedures Pertaining to ARRA Transparency and Accountability
• Virginia
  • ARRA Stimulus Procurement Bulletin:  Non-technology Goods and Non-Professional Services Procurements (dated August 5, 2009)
  • Special Terms and Conditions to be Included in Contracts Funded in Whole or in Part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (dated August 5, 2009)
• Washington
  • Washington State Attorney General Recovery Act standard contract language (dated July 9, 2009)

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Partner Organizations and Resources

 

• American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Letter from ABA urging procurement fix for stimulus bill (Dated February 12, 2009)
• Council of State Governments (CSG)--StateRecovery.org 
• National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL)--Stimulus 2009 page
  • State Economic Stimulus Package Oversight Plans
  • NCSL Summary on Transparency Provisions
  • NCSL Summary on BuyAmerican
• National Governor's Association (NGA)
  • NGA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Summary 
• National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) Economic Recovery Website
• National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO)
• National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers (NASACT)
• National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)
  • Letter re:  Standards of Practice in the Distribution of ARRA Funds to State and Local Governments

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NASPO Communications

 

• NASPO joins with NASBO, NASACT, and NASCIO to call for coordination on the stimulus bill.  (Letter to OMB and GAO dated February 17, 2009)
• Letter from Vice President Biden inviting NASPO to a White House Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation Conference on Thursday, March 12, 2009
• NASPO Resolution dated March 6, 2009 calling for NASPO to be recognized as the central point of contact and clearinghouse for information and resources related to state procurement and the impact and development of guidelines to be issued to states regarding procurement under the ARRA; and that state central procurement officials be invited to state discussions surrounding strategy development for the use of stimulus funds.
• NASPO Board Member David P. Gragan testifies before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 19, 2009 at a hearing on “Preventing Stimulus Waste and Fraud: Who Are the Watchdogs?”. 
  • Read NASPO's official written testimony.
  • Click here for a collection of all statements and testimony from this hearing.
  • Click here to view the whole testimony
• NASPO letter to OMB Director calling for inclusion of state CPOs in the development and implementation of strategies and guidance for spending stimulus funds (May 6, 2009)
• NASPO press release touting NASPO and CPO inclusion in the development of ARRA policies as well as the use of existing cooperative contracts for ARRA-funded purchases.
• Letter to NASPO members from President Vern Jones with talking points about the benefits of cooperative purchasing.  Dated May 14, 2009.  (Members Only)
• NASPO/WSCA Cooperative Purchasing Informational Flyer (Members Only)
• NASPO Comment submitted June 22, 2009 to OMB request for comment on Appendix 9 released as part of the April 3rd Implementation Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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Procurement and Implementation Issues

 

NASPO is beginning to collect information and resources about important issues in the stimulus bill that will directly impact state procurement.  The list below is by no means exhaustive.  Any additional concerns, input, or information about the concerns below, or any new concerns that you have identified, would be greatly appreciated.  Please forward those to NASPO.

• NASPO list of issues remitted to OMB in preparation for the ARRA Implementation Conference scheduled for March 12, 2009.
• Capturing and qualifying job creation data
  • Minnesota Law on collecting data for businesses benefitting from economic subsidies
• Initial identification of key issues (dated February 26, 2009)
• NASCIO Concerns and Solutions for ARRA Reporting and Accountability Issues (March 9, 2009)
• OMB Request for Comment on Standard Data Elements for Reports Under Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5 due May 1, 2009.
  • Federal Register Notice
  • NASACT Comments to OMB (dated May 1, 2009)
• Buy America
  • OMB Buy America Guidance (April 3, 2009)
  • Federal Interim Buy America Rule
• Office of Federal Financial Management (OFFM) within the Office of Management and Budget has provided notice of the “establishment of Government-wide guidance and standard award terms for agencies to include in financial assistance awards (namely, grants, cooperative agreements, and loans) as part of their implementation of sections 1512, and 1605, and 1606 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5).”  This document is Appendix 9 released as part of the April 3rd Implementation Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  This document amending Title 2 is being published as interim guidance to federal agencies and is therefore effective  April 23rd. Also note that while directed at federal agencies, the guidance provides recipients with needed information on what is expected when receiving recovery act funds and provides notice of the information “prime recipients” should be obtaining from their sub-recipients. Part 176 helps recipients understand responsibilities related to tracking, accounting and reporting transactions and preparing audit documentation and reports in accordance with Circular A-133.  OMB is requesting comment on this document no later than June 22, 2009.
  
  • Summary of 2 CFR Part 176 Interim Final Guidance

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Additional Resources

 

• Acquisition Sourcing Solutions
  • Acquisition Solutions Advisory:  Performance Accountability Strategies for Grants
  • Acquisition Solutions Advisory:  Managing the Business of Economic Recovery

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