This spring, when Congress made federal dollars available through the CARES Act, states and municipalities received a life line. Now that dollars have been dispersed, it’s time to put them to work for your community.
But there’s lots of talk in the news about how some municipalities are unsure exactly what these funds can be spent on. And making a mistake? That can mean a costly—and embarrassing—clawback.
Government leaders ... should actively survey opportunities to procure and adopt new technologies and digital platforms in the near-term that advance the digitization of citizen services for years to come."
Time Running Out to Use CARES Funds for Tech, GovTech, 10/30/20
Localgov helps businesses stay compliant on tax payments securely and safely, from the comfort of their home. Localgov facilitates a smoother flow of revenue, but reduces the need for staff to be in the office, crowded together and processing paper checks and forms. It’s the ultimate social-distancing tool for revenue collection.
We know you’re doing the hard work on behalf of your community and want to be thoughtful in how to approach CARES allocations. Schedule some time to speak with expert disaster-relief consultants to see whether your situation might be covered under emergency dollars. Let’s talk.