A memo from the Office of Management and Budget freezing federal grants to states was canceled. But funds are still being kept back, and budget officers are looking for answers.
In Brief:
- A January memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordered a halt on disbursement of approved federal funds pending review from the Trump administration. The new president is intent on canceling federal programs that don’t align with his vision, especially those related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- The memo has since been rescinded, and two federal judges have ordered funds to be disbursed, but this hasn’t resulted in a return to normal operation.
- Leaders from the Government Finance Officers Association talked to Governing about how these events are impacting their members.
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Feb. 20, 2025 • Carl Smith