Request for a public hearing

Review ARPA Funds Transparency and Compliance

Last activity June 1, 2026 (4 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    April 13, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. 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

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Official title

Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's alleged noncompliance and lack of transparency in the use of federal funds.

Timeline

  1. April 15, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on Post-Audit.