Tennessee Comptroller Recommends Pandemic Recovery Funds Go To Bonuses For Essential Public Workers

The U.S. Treasury is providing about $2.2 billion in pandemic relief funding directly to Tennessee counties and cities.

But with this funding, there are a lot of federal stipulations, which has created confusion among local government officials — who have been calling and emailing the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury to ask about eligibility.

“Every day we’re hearing from local governments who have questions about this money,” said comptroller spokesperson John Dunn.

In response to these questions, the comptroller has now released four memos regarding the funding, which is intended for all counties and 18 cities within the state.

Essential workers in occupations like healthcare, sanitation and food production could qualify for this premium pay, and city or county mayors may designate other essential workers in critical sectors within the guidelines.

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