Request for a public hearing
Review ARPA Funds Transparency and Compliance
Last activity June 1, 2026 (4 months ago)
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Introduced
April 13, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
This matter requests a hearing to examine Boston’s use of federal ARPA funds and any concerns about noncompliance or lack of transparency. It notes a final accounting amount of about $560 million and references past inquiries and responses. The summary indicates questions about fund returns from nonprofits and the adequacy of city reporting.
Affects nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and city residents
Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Julia Mejia, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Erin Murphy, and Ed Flynn
Now with the Committee on Post-Audit
About Budget & Finance
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's alleged noncompliance and lack of transparency in the use of federal funds.
Timeline
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April 15, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on Post-Audit.