Municipal CRF Program

 

Since the outbreak of this global health crisis, we have been in constant communication with municipalities, including frequent contact regarding the process and need for information for federal reimbursements.  Below is information on the Municipal CRF Program.

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MUNICIPAL CRF PROGRAM 

The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes funds for Connecticut governments to pay costs incurred in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has established the Municipal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Program to reimburse municipalities for such costs.

• The following materials are provided for your guidance and reference:
  • Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments Updated September 2, 2020
  • Coronavirus Relief Fund Frequently Asked Questions Updated October 19, 2020
  • Municipal COVID-19 Estimates and Request - April 2020
    • Municipal COVID-19 Funding and Tracking Letter 4.22.20
    • Municipal Data Request Letter 4.22.00
    • Municipal Data Estimates by Town (revised 10/31/20)
  • FEMA General Guidance and Forms: CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security(DEMHS) – FEMA Assistance
  • Municipal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Program Overview - June 2020 
    • Municipal CRF Program – PowerPoint General Overview 6.3.20
    • OPM’s 6/4/2020 Letter to Municipalities
    • Municipal Chief Executive Officer Presentation (PDF) 6.11.20
    • Municipal Chief Executive Officer Video 6.11.20 - Video of PDF Presentation 
    • Municipal CRF Program Q&A 10.09.20 - Q&A document from Presentations 

     

  • Municipal CRF Program - June 30, 2020 Claim Period 
    • Municipal Chief Financial Officer Portal Demonstration video 6.8.20
    • Municipal CRF Program Claim Instructions (PDF) 6.9.20
    • CRF Reporting and Record Retention Requirements  7.14.20 
    • Updated CRF Reporting and Record Retention Requirements  8.10.20
    • Municipal CRF Program and Portal Instruction Review Session 10.14.20
    • Municipal Reporting - March 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
    • Expenditures for All Towns - category detail 
    • Expenditures for All Towns - line item detail 

     

  • Municipal CRF Program - July 1 - December 30 Claim Period 
    • OPM’s December 16, 2020 Letter to Municipalities
    • Population Formula Town by Town List 12.16.20  
    • Portal Instructions  (Municipal CRF Portal Instructions) 12.16.20
    • Please be advised that provisions under H.R. 133 - An Act to promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico have extended the date by which you are able to make expenditures with CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds to December 31, 2021.  This applies to the funds received under the Municipal CRF Program.  It is up to the municipality how you reflect the accounting of this funding.
  • Funding Relationship with CARES Act, FEMA and ARPA: Municipal CRF Program / FEMA / American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Letter  4.7.2021
  • Municipal CRF Program Interim Reporting - October 2021
    • Municipal CRF Program Interim Reporting Letter 9.29.2021
    • Portal Instructions for Interim Reporting Due October 22, 2021
    • Portal Instructions Review Session Video 10.5.2021
    • Municipal CRF Program Balance Letter 10.29.2021
    • Municipal Reporting - July 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021
      • Expenditures For All Towns By Category
        • Expenditures For All Towns
        • Interim Reporting - Payroll 
        • Interim Reporting - Other Expenditures
          
          
  • Municipal CRF Program Audit Notification: Municipal CRF Program Audit Notification Letter 11.19.2021
  • Municipal CRF Program Final Reporting - February 2022
    • Revision to Treasury Guidance Regarding When a Cost is Considered Incurred  12.14.2021
    • Municipal CRF Program Portal Instructions for Final Submission - 01.20.2022
    • Online Presentation - Municipal CRF Program Review and Portal Instructions for Final Submission - 01.20.2022
    • Final Report deadline extended from February 15, 2022 to February 28, 2022 
    • Question and Answer Reporting Document - updated 02.7.2022
    • Municipal Reporting - July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021 - all submissions subject to audit review
      • CT OpenData Portal - Municipal CRF Program 
      • Submission Status Report - submission overview
      • Policy and procedures - check list 
      • Invoice Detail - all municipalities 
      • Invoice by Category - all municipalities 
      • Payroll Detail - all municipalities 
      • Payroll by Category - all municipalities 

 

• Municipal CRF Program Independent Auditing Firm Report 
  
  • Auditors of Public Accounts Transmittal Letter 02.01.2023
  • Independent Auditing Firm Report - CohnReznick LLP Report 01.30.2023

• Municipal CRF Program Final Reporting Post Independent Auditing Firm Report
  • Category Change Summary Report - 2023
  • Submission Status Report Final - 2023

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For additional information contact Undersecretary Martin Heft at Martin.Heft@ct.gov or 860.418.6355