October 2025
Warm greetings to all agency partners,
Fall is in the air, and so is the feeling of turning the corner into our final stretch of the ARPA-SLFRF program.
I'd like to extend a personal thank you to all of you who have included the OMES Grants Management Office in the celebrations of the completion of your projects. It has been such a privilege to observe the culmination of these projects and to reflect with you and your stakeholders on the monumental achievements that our collective efforts have brought to the State of Oklahoma. It is truly inspiring, so again, thank you.
I'm also excited to share the October edition of the Grants Management Newsletter with you. You'll find that this edition includes multiple resources, including the final draft of the 2025 OMB Compliance Supplement (not officially released), that will assist with audit planning; a refresher on the updates to the 2024 Uniform Guidance through the inclusion of the 2024 Crosswalk; and a few friendly reminders.
Speaking of reminders, there are less than 289 working days remaining on this program. Time really does fly by!
Additionally, OMES GMO is pleased to announce that it has received all responses to its desk review questionnaire, and these are currently under review.
As always, OMES GMO is here to assist you during the closeout of these projects. Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me or the team for assistance.
Sincerely,
Parker Wise
Director of OMES Grants Management Office
Grants management metrics
Note: These metrics reflect data as of Sept. 30. Please visit the ARPA-SLFRF Program Tracker for the most up-to-date information.
- $1.09 billion, or 58.13%, of total funds disbursed.
- $26.9 million disbursed in September 2025.
- 24 initiatives fully disbursed to date.
- $78 million disbursed in Q3.
Guidance updates
Federal guidance
OMES GMO understands the need to plan for audits. For those agencies that have audits performed by third parties, OMES GMO obtained the final draft version of the 2025 OMB Compliance Supplement. Please keep in mind that OMB has not yet approved this for official release, and additional changes may be made prior to its official release.
The document can be downloaded from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (AICPA & CIMA) website for free.
State guidance
During performance of the ARPA-SLFRF award, a need for clarity about the program or federal financial assistance may arise. OMES GMO is here to help. If you would like our team to submit an inquiry for additional guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury or if you have questions concerning your program, please complete this ARPA-SLFRF Guidance Request form.
Resources
Select the icon to view the ARPA-SLFRF Program Tracker.
Select the icon to view the Subrecipient guidance webpage.
Select the icon to view the Newsletter Archive.
Collaboration corner
2024 2 CFR 200 Crosswalk
Director Wise recently presented on grants at the Legal Issues in Higher Education conference at the University of Oklahoma. During the conference, many attendees communicated that they were unaware of some of the significant changes incorporated into the 2024 update to the 2 CFR Part 200, also known as the Uniform Guidance.
As a result, we're sharing the "Crosswalk" that includes a comparison of changes between the previous 2020 update and the 2024 update to the Uniform Guidance.
Access the document using this link.
Training
Webinars and live trainings
Exploring the 2025 OMB Compliance Supplement: Implications for Auditees
When: Wednesday, Oct. 15 | noon-1 p.m.
Participants will be equipped to:
- Explain the major changes in the 2025 OMB Compliance Supplement and their impact on auditee processes and procedures.
- Describe how updates affect key compliance requirements across various federal programs.
- Outline effective strategies for transitioning to and implementing the new guidance within their Single Audit framework.
Note: This webinar is available only to members of the National Grants Management Association (NGMA). For more information, please visit the NGMA website.
Articles
Subrecipient Spotlight
This month's spotlight is shining on Oklahoma Human Services for their efforts to expand access to high-quality child care for working families with children.
The future just got brighter for hundreds more Oklahoma children, thanks to a major expansion of Special Care – the only early education and therapeutic center of its kind in the state, providing year-round, specialized services for children with disabilities and developmental delays.
Special Care delivers specialized education and on-site therapeutic services for young people from 6 weeks old to 21 years old, helping them grow, learn and thrive in environments tailored to their individual needs. The program is designed for children with cognitive, physical, emotional and developmental challenges, and it aims to provide a safe, structured setting where progress is possible and celebrated every day.
The expansion is backed by a $2.45 million investment from the Oklahoma Legislature through ARPA-SLFRF.
GMO team stands in front of project renderings.
Students participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking by shoveling dirt in a sand box.
In the news
- Teaching to Teach program trains future Oklahoma educators
- Major expansion brings specialized education and therapy to more Oklahoma families
- Avard Rail trustees approve engineering invoice
- 12 years since Oklahoma family last had internet, Broadband Office celebrates milestone for expansion
- City of Lawton awarded $5.125 million for new Southeast Water Treatment Plant building
- Norman Utilities Authority Receives $2,000,000 Grant for System Improvements from the OWRB
- Oklahoma Broadband Office Releases BEAD Final Proposal for Public Comment
- Teacher apprenticeship program launches in Oklahoma.
- New And Revamped Optometry School Campuses
- Academy Opens to Manufacture Machinists
- The Seiling Public Works Authority Receives $1,000,000 Grant for System Improvements from the OWRB
- The Orlando Public Works Authority Receives $1,000,000 Grant for System Improvements from the OWRB
- Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 1, Beckham County, Oklahoma Receives $612,500 Grant for System Improvements From the OWRB
- Digital divide has left many Oklahomans behind. That ends now
- Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute travels state to connect with kids
