How do local governments report “jobs created” and “jobs retained” due to ARRA-funded projects?
If the funding agency (the agency that has provided the grant, bond, or other ARRA funding to your local government) is a federal agency, you will need to report “jobs created” and “jobs retained” in the quarterly reports that you submit through FederalReporting.gov. This website provides instructions and information about how to report, and also provides a reporting template. You can find additional (and more user-friendly) information (including a quick start reference guide) on the Recipient Reporting Information webpage on Recovery.gov. Additional information on reporting “jobs created” and “jobs retained” can be found in OMB Memorandum 09-21. To report on FederalReporting.gov, your local government will need a DUNS number and will also need to register with Central Contractor Registration (CCR), if your local government has not already done so. To get a DUNS number, go to the DUNS Request Service website. It will take about 24 – 48 hours to receive your DUNS number after you compl
