Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on revising its information collection for the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF), established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. LATCF provided $2 billion total ($250 million annually for Tribal governments and $750 million for revenue-sharing counties in FY 2022-2023), plus $10.5 million for consolidated governments in FY 2023-2024. Funds could be used flexibly like local revenue sources. This notice, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, covers the Obligation and Expenditure Report form. As LATCF payments end by April 30, 2026, prior requirements like award terms, payment info, and Tribal certifications are eliminated. Only the annual report remains for recipients during closeout, with records retention ongoing. Burden has dropped to 1,400 annual hours (1,400 responses at 1 hour each), down from launch due to fewer active recipients. Comments due June 2, 2026, on necessity, accuracy, quality, burden reduction, and costs. Contact Treasury PRA Officer for details or submissions. This revision streamlines reporting as the program winds down, affecting Tribal and county governments.

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