On Tuesday, January 28, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a temporary freeze on all federal financial assistance as of 5 p.m. EST, potentially impacting funding disbursements across the country including for programs that receive federal funds through Sacramento Steps Forward. On Wednesday, January 29, the OMB formally rescinded the freeze. We have been able to process payments since then and will continue to track this issue.
Sources:
- White House – Office of Management and Budget Actions on Funding Freeze and Rescission:
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum on Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs (M-25-13)
OMB Clarification of Memorandum M-25-13/FAQs
OMB Rescission of Memorandum M-25-13 - National Alliance to End Homelessness: Policy & Advocacy Response
- Court Rulings and Legal Challenges: NCN vs. OMB Proceedings
Sacramento Steps Forward will continue monitoring developments and sharing updates with our partners.