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January 24, 2025

Fraud results in arrests at Newport Revenue Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Scott Hardin, DFA 501-352-9351, [email protected] State of Arkansas and Newport Police recognize Revenue Office fraud, make arrests Two individuals in the United States illegally remain in custody NEWPORT, Arkansas (January 24, 2025) – Two individuals in …

January 9, 2025

State Offices closed January 9-10

State Offices Closed January 9-10 State Offices, including all Revenue Offices, will be closed January 9 and 10 due to winter weather. A wide variety of Revenue Office services may be completed online anytime at https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/service/mydmv/ Please monitor DFA’s social media pages for any additional announcements. Send questi…

January 2, 2025

DFA notifies cities and counties of adjustment to purchasing threshold

As required by Act 435 of 2021, DFA recently notified Arkansas’ cities and counties of an adjustment to the purchasing threshold. The percentage increase is determined based on the Consumer Price Index for a five-year period. Effective January 1, 2025, the threshold is $42,921.It was previously $35,000. Find additional details here.…

October 8, 2024

Racing Commission to meet October 10

MEETING NOTICE The Arkansas Racing Commission will meet Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at 1515 W. 7th St. Suite 500, Little Rock, AR 72203. You can participate Per-Phone. Please see the call-in number below: Call-In Number: 1-305-224-1968Passcode: 812 8780 1838 Arkansas PBS will stream the meeting at https://www.myarkansaspb…

October 7, 2024

ABC arrests eight former dispensary employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 7, 2024 FOR MORE INFORMATION:Scott Hardin, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration501-352-9351, [email protected] ABC arrests eight former dispensary employees for illegal theft and diversion of medical marijuana. LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (October 7, 2024) – The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage C…

September 30, 2024

Jonathan Taylor Appointed to National Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 30, 2024 Jonathan Taylor receives appointment to national board LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas  (September 30, 2024) — The Arkansas Governor’s Council on DevelopmentalDisabilities is pleased to announce the recent appointment of its Executive Director to the National Association of Counc…

September 5, 2024

DFA launches new, streamlined website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 5, 2024 FOR MORE INFORMATION:Scott Hardin, DFA501-352-9351, [email protected] DFA launches new, streamlined website Redesign focused on customer experience, improved navigation LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (September 5, 2024) – The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) today announc…

August 23, 2024

State dedicates $250,000 to grants for Safe Haven Baby Boxes

State dedicates $250,000 to grants for Safe Haven Baby Boxes Arkansas hospitals, law enforcement organizations and fire departments eligible LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 23, 2024) – The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) today announced a $250,000 grant program for organizations to implement a Safe Haven Baby Box. …

August 12, 2024

August is “Child Support Awareness Month” in Arkansas

August is “Child Support Awareness Month” in Arkansas Arkansas’ Office of Child Support Enforcement, a division of the Department of Finance and Administration, is highlighting “Child Support Awareness Month” in August. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation that can be found HERE. Arkansas’ Office of Child Support Enforcement …

August 1, 2024

DFA Reduces Credit Card Fees for Revenue Office Transactions

DFA Reduces Credit Card Fees for Revenue Office TransactionsArkansans to save $2.4 million annually LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 1, 2024) – The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) today announced credit card processing fees have been reduced across the state for all Revenue Office transactions. The reduction includes tr…