**Last Updated Tuesday, December 1, 2009**
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:
- The Stimulus Package and Guidelines
- State Recovery Websites
- State Procurement Resources
- Partner Organizations and Resources
- NASPO Communications
- Procurement and Implementation Issues
- Related Press and Media Stories
- Additional Resources
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Stimulus package and guidelines
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State procurement resources (Some Resources Members Only)
- Alaska
- California
- Supplemental Terms and Conditions for Contracts using ARRA Funds
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- 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
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- NASPO/WSCA
- New York
- DOT Clauses for ARRA Projects (Members Only)
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
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partner organizations and resources
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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?”.
- 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.
- Buy America
- 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.
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Additional resources
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