Relief Bill items are due to the GAO no later than December 14, 2022.

A.R.S. § 35-191.C. provides the statutory authority for submission to the legislature of unpaid claims that are more than one fiscal year old, but less than four fiscal years old.

During the next regular session of the legislature, any unpaid claims for goods or services received from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 (FY19 through FY21) will be considered for inclusion in the Relief Bill. 

The appropriation line item from which the claim is to be paid must have sufficient reverted balance to pay the claim. Claims will not be considered for inclusion in the Relief Bill by the GAO unless there is sufficient reversion. If the reverted balance is insufficient or if there was no reversion in the appropriation line item, the agency may present the claim to the legislature as a supplemental appropriation request.

Claims that meet Relief Bill criteria should be clearly identified as Relief Bill items and attached to a BGA90 document along with supporting documentation. This documentation must be sufficient to verify the order date and receipt date of goods or services. Additionally, an explanation of why the claim(s) was/were not paid in a timely manner must be provided.  The BGA90 document must be submitted electronically to the GAO as soon as possible, but not later than December 14, 2022 to be considered for inclusion in the Relief Bill.

For Relief Bill Instructions and Procedures, please visit the GAO website in the AFIS Information.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the GAO Budget Team at [email protected].