OMB issues memorandum regarding recipient accountability under the ARRA.

• Position: ARRA Updates - Office of Management and Budget - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Brief article

On April 6, 2010, President Obama issued a memorandum, "Combating Noncompliance with Recovery Act Reporting Requirements." It directs federal agencies to use every means available to identify any prime recipient that is required to file a report on FederalReporting.gov, in conformity to ARRA, and has failed to do so; these recipients are to be held accountable to the fullest extent permitted by law. In response, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued updated guidance, including additional...