Report 2020-804 Recommendation 2 Responses

Report 2020-804: City of Lindsay: It Must Take Substantial Action to Address Its Financial Problems and Its Inadequate Management Practices (Release Date: August 2021)

Recommendation #2 To: Lindsay, City of

To make prudent investments from federal funding to address its highest needs, Lindsay should develop a plan by November 2021 for how it will effectively use all American Rescue Plan funds.

1-Year Agency Response

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the Lindsay City Council approved Resolution 22-17, A Resolution Approving the City of Lindsay Spending Plan for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Resolution 22-17 included Exhibit A detailing the City's intent to claim the standard allowance for lost public sector revenue of up to $10 million and identifies priority projects for immediate funding.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: Fully Implemented

6-Month Agency Response

On or before April 30, 2022, the City will present an ARPA Project Expenditure Report for approval to the Lindsay City Council.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: Pending

60-Day Agency Response

The City will present an American Rescue Plan Act Project Expenditure Report for approval to the Lindsay City Council according to the current federal deadline.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Pending

All Recommendations in 2020-804

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.