ARPA – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Get Prepared to File

​June 7, 2021

To: Municipal and County Clerks, Treasurers and Heads of Government


ICYMI – Federal Funding is Available – Get Prepared to File

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be able to distribute the American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) to municipalities with a population under 50,000 (non-entitlement units of government (NEUs)).

Note: If you are a county or metropolitan city, visit the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) website for funding details.

Take these steps today, so you are ready to file

  1. Ensure your district has a valid DUNS number
    • A DUNS number is required prior to registering with the SAM database (outlined below)
    • Registering for a DUNS number is free of charge
    • To register – go to ​​fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ or call 1-866-705-5711
    • Need help? Submit your question/case to D&B support

  2. Confirm you have an active SAM registration
    • Treasury requires all non-entitlement units to complete this registration
    • There is no charge to register or maintain your entity SAM registration
    • To register or renew – go to SAM.gov
    • Note: SAM registration can take up to three weeks
    • Need help? Review the SAM registration overview or contact the Federal Service Desk at FSD.gov

  3. Ensure the Municipal Clerk or Clerk-Treasurer contact information is accurate within My DOR Government Account (MyDORGov)
    • Log into MyDORGov
    • Click 'View User Info' in the top right corner
    • Click 'Edit User Profile' to review and make changes
    • Note: If your email address is listed incorrectly, contact lgs@wisconsin.gov

Information needed to file the form

Municipalities will e-file Form SL-330: Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Request within MyDORGov to request payment from the state of Wisconsin.

Details:

  • Form must be e-filed by Municipal Clerk
  • When completing the form, you will need:
    • Federal Taxpayer Identification Number or Federal Employer Identification Number
    • DUNS number
    • Total annual operating budget, including general fund and other funds, as of January 27, 2020
    • Contact information of Municipal Clerk or Clerk-Treasurer – ensure this information is accurate within their MyDORGov user profile
    • Contact information of authorized representative for your municipality (same individual signing the Treasury forms below)
    • Completed Treasury forms – signed by an authorized representative

After submitting your request for funding, retain the documents and information described above, as it will be required for your first report to Treasury. More information on the reporting requirements should be forthcoming from Treasury.

Questions?