Item 46

Authorize to amend a previously approved accept and expend Fiscal Item (originally approved by G&C on 9/7/22, Item #65A), to reallocate Federal Funds in the amount of $8,549,541 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for the purpose of retaining Guidehouse Inc. as a consultant and supportive resource for the State concerning COVID-19 Federal Relief Funds, with an emphasis on ARPA SLFRF. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. (2) Further authorize to reallocate Federal Funds in the amount of $592,620 from the ARPA SLFRF for the purpose of reallocating these funds for other eligible uses, namely projects focused on a mental health resiliency initiative through the Department of Safety and emergent staffing needs at the NH Department of Corrections. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 19, 2023.