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OCTOBER 22, 2020
1:30 PM ET/ 12:30 PM CT / 11:30 AM MT / 10:30 AM PT
FEDERAL STIMULUS: WHAT IT MEANS FOR STATES
The National Conference of State Legislatures is the country’s most trusted bipartisan organization serving legislators and staff. We promote policy innovation, create opportunities for lawmakers to share knowledge and ensure state legislatures have a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system. We do this because we believe in the importance of the legislative institution and know when states are strong, our nation is strong.
Federal Funds Information for States www.ffis.org
A Year Unlike Any Other
NCSLOctober 22, 2020
http://www.ffis.org/
Relief legislationCoronavirus Preparedness and Response ($8.3 B; health)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act ($192 B; FMAP, workers)
CARES Act ($1.7 T; state aid)
PPP and Health Care Enhancement Act ($483 B; businesses, hospitals, testing)
Heroes Act and related (House; $2.4 - $3.5 T)
HEALS Act and related (Senate; $500 B - $1 T)
Enacted COVID-19 grant funding
All Other $4,823
HUD$12,068
USDA$26,085
ED$30,850
DOT$35,000
FEMA$45,400
Treasury$150,000
HHS*$201,260
$ in millions
* Excludes increase in Medicaid matching rate
$505,485
The Heroes Act upped the ante
All Other$12,150
HUD$124,079
USDA$15,100
ED$100,150
DOT$30,750
Treasury$990,755
HHS*$208,679
$ in millions
* Excludes increase in Medicaid matching rate
$1,481,663
The HEALS Act was more modest
Commerce$500
FEMA$930
HUD$3,200
DOL$4,416
DOT$10,000
HHS*$73,108
ED$105,000
$ in millions
$197,154
House v. Senate relief packages• House: $2.4 - $3.3 T• Senate: $500 B - $1 TTotal Cost
• House: $400+ B - $1 T• Senate: CRF flexibilities
State-Local Aid
• House: 14 PP for FY 2021, then current law • Senate: current lawFMAP
• House: $600/week• Senate: $200 - $400/weekFPUC
Public Health Emergency (PHE)Declared 1/31/20 and renewed 4/20/20, 7/23/20, 10/2/20
90 days or duration of emergency
6.2 additional FMAP through end of quarter in which PHE ends (under current renewal, that means March 31, 2021)
Other Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP flexibilities also tied to PHE
Point of reference: opioid PHE dates to October 2017 and has been continually renewed since
What have we learned?State UI systems are not nimble
“Flexible” grants can be inflexible
Mandates have a way of creeping in
The federal-state partnership needs work
One size does not fit all with local aid mandates
Need for statutory fiscal relief with trigger? Based on FMAP?
What’s in the CR?Extends FY 2020 funding through December 11
Extends FAST Act through September 30, 2021
Extends through December 11 TANF and other mandatory HHS programs set to expire November 30
Delays Medicaid DSH cuts through December 11
Extends through September 30, 2021 (and expands) child nutrition pandemic EBT; other nutrition waivers, flexibilities
Minding the calendarOctober 1: ESSA and WIOA expired
October 1: Secure Rural Schools expired
October 1: Full phase-out of extra CHIP match
December 12: CR expires (mandatory funding for HHS programs, DSH cuts)
December 31: CARES Act provisions around UI, Title 32 expire
Questions?
Check for updates: www.ffis.org
mhoward@ffis.org202-624-5848
http://www.ffis.org/mailto:mhoward@ffis.org
EMILY MAHER, POLICY ASSOCIATE, FISCAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM, NCSL
OCTOBER 22, 2020
STATE ACTIONS ON CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF)
The CARES Act provided $150 billion to state, local and tribal governments in the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Directly relate to COVID-19 Not accounted for in the budget approved before March 27 Funds must be spent by Dec. 30, 2020.
According to NGA states have allocated nearly 90% and obligated over 60%. All states expected to spend by the deadline.
U.S. TREASURY CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND GUIDANCE
Grants and Short-Term
Loans
Payroll Support Programs and
Hazard Pay
Unemployment Insurance Costs
Tech and Broadband
Infrastructure*
Workers Compensation FEMA Match
Revenue Replacement
Long-Term Loans*
Severance Pay Capital
Improvement Projects*
Eligible Expenses Ineligible/Not Recommended Expenses
STATE ACTIONS ON CRF
Where is your state prioritizing funds?
Local Governments
Housing & Homelessness
Public Health &Emergency Response Education
Unemployment and Workforce Development
Small Businesses Human Services
Technology and Broadband
Courts and Corrections
CRF MAJOR ALLOCATION CATEGORIES
SHIFTING TRENDS
CRF ISSUES REMAIN
Guidance and FAQs have been released piecemeal Most recent updates:
Guidance – Sept. 2 FAQ – Oct. 19
Still can not use funds for revenue shortfalls Continuing issues
Ambiguity in guidance and actual implementation Reporting requirements Uncertainty around a fourth package Spending authority and allocation Government Finance Officers Association, Oct. 2020
STATE OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL CARES ACT FUNDS
Almost all 50 states and territories have created or proposed ways to track, oversee and distribute information relating to federal stimulus funds.
New entities, state agencies are documenting projects, and legislatures are forming commissions or committees to monitor
Control varies – none, advisory, conditional, joint, binding
TRACKING METHODS
Thank you!
Emily Maher | emily.maher@ncsl.org
THANK YOU!
mailto:emily.maher@ncsl.org
PERSPECTIVE FROM MINNESOTA
Eric NaumanLead Fiscal AnalystSenate Counsel, Research and Fiscal AnalysisMinnesota Senate
Katherine SchillFiscal AnalystFiscal Analyst DepartmentMinnesota House of Representatives
Questions and Answers
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BUDGET, TAXES, AND PENSIONS, OH MY!
Oct. 29 – Public Pension Management Nov. 12 - Budget and Tax Update Nov. 19 - Emerging Tax issues
Thank you!
Contact:Mandy Rafool | mandy.rafool@ncsl.orgEmily Maher | emily.maher@ncsl.org
mailto:emily.maher@ncsl.orgmailto:emily.maher@ncsl.org
Federal Stimulus: What it means for states Slide Number 2�A Year Unlike Any OtherRelief legislationEnacted COVID-19 grant fundingThe Heroes Act upped the anteThe HEALS Act was more modestHouse v. Senate relief packagesPublic Health Emergency (PHE)What have we learned?What’s in the CR?Minding the calendarQuestions?State Actions on Coronavirus relief fundsCoronavirus Relief fund (CRF)U.S. Treasury Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance State Actions on CRF CRF Major Allocation Categories Shifting trends CRF issues RemainState Oversight of federal cares act fundstracking Methods Thank You!Perspective from Minnesota Slide Number 25Budget, Taxes, and Pensions, Oh My!Slide Number 27
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