County officials across the U.S. have faced continued pressure to contain the spread of COVID-19 since the outbreak last spring. That pressure is mounting due to the ongoing drive to keep businesses open and the start of the 2020 school year. Testing is a major component of managing the pandemic and a significant trigger to securing government funding. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) provides a number of funding opportunities to offset costs related to virus containment and many counties have already received CRF allocations that can be applied to enable expanded testing.
Solution: Witt O’Brien’s CARES experts brought a clear understanding what programs and costs are eligible for CRF funding.