HHS launches new office to help distribute stimulus funds
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created the Office of Recovery Act Coordination, to help ensure the timely, organized and transparent distribution of an estimated $137 billion in American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds under its management.
"HHS is committed to moving quickly and carefully to distribute Recovery Act funds in an open and transparent manner," said HHS Spokeswoman Jenny Backus. "We have already worked to put more than $3 billion in Recovery Act funds into states and the new Office of Recovery Act Coordination will enhance and streamline our efforts to get critical resources and potential new job opportunities to the American people during tough times."
Dennis Williams will lead the new office and serve as HHS' Deputy Assistant Secretary for Recovery Act Coordination. Williams has served in the HHS for more than 20 years in offices, including the Health Resources Services Administration and the office of the assistant secretary for management and budget.
HHS has distributed $3 billion in ARRA funds as of March 11 to support a variety of policies and programs, including Community Health Centers and Medicaid.
To track the progress of HHS activities funded through the ARRA, visit www.hhs.gov/recovery. To track all federal funds provided through the ARRA, visit www.recovery.gov.
"HHS is committed to moving quickly and carefully to distribute Recovery Act funds in an open and transparent manner," said HHS Spokeswoman Jenny Backus. "We have already worked to put more than $3 billion in Recovery Act funds into states and the new Office of Recovery Act Coordination will enhance and streamline our efforts to get critical resources and potential new job opportunities to the American people during tough times."
Dennis Williams will lead the new office and serve as HHS' Deputy Assistant Secretary for Recovery Act Coordination. Williams has served in the HHS for more than 20 years in offices, including the Health Resources Services Administration and the office of the assistant secretary for management and budget.
HHS has distributed $3 billion in ARRA funds as of March 11 to support a variety of policies and programs, including Community Health Centers and Medicaid.
To track the progress of HHS activities funded through the ARRA, visit www.hhs.gov/recovery. To track all federal funds provided through the ARRA, visit www.recovery.gov.