HHS Launches New Office of Recovery Act Coordination
 
Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the creation of the Office of Recovery Act Coordination, which will help ensure the timely, organized, and transparent distribution of an estimated $137 billion in recovery act funds managed by HHS.

“HHS is committed to moving quickly and carefully to distribute recovery act funds in an open and transparent manner,” says 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 department 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 recovery act 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 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), visit www.hhs.gov/recovery. To track all federal funds provided through the ARRA, visit www.recovery.gov.
 
Source: Health and Human Services

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