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14 | Page December 13 I ssue%u2022 Obligation vs. spending deadlines: Funds must be obligated by the end of 2024 but can be spent until December 31, 2026, enabling alignment with long-term community priorities like housing or workforce development.%u2022 Avoid common errors: Issues such as failing to obligate funds, incomplete personnel cost planning and insufficient documentation can result in compliance challenges or funding loss.%u2022 Check your obligation status: Regularly check Treasury%u2019s data dashboard to ensure records match your internal reporting, and address discrepancies during the next reporting cycle.Click here to learn more.Apply now for NACo's County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network cohortApplications are now open for NACo%u2019s second County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network (CJJIN) cohort. This nine-month program helps counties create action plans to strengthen local youth justice systems.%u2022 Program overvie Five selected counties will form cross-system teams to engage in virtual sessions and an in-person site visit.%u2022 Optional info session: Join an informational call Jan. 7, 2025, from 3%u20134 p.m. EST viaMicrosoft Teams to learn more about the program.%u2022 Application deadline: Submit your application using this form by Jan. 17, 2025. %u2022 Questions? Contact Meg Siwek at msiwek@naco.org.Check out NACo's AI Regional Forum seriesThe NACo AI Regional Forumseries offers county leaders an educational, hands-on symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) for local governments.%u2022 Who should attend: Elected officials, appointed officers, department heads and staff from counties nationwide.%u2022 Event focus: Explore the AI landscape and its applications for county governments through interactive sessions and expert insights.%u2022 First forum date: January 16, 2025, hosted at the Texas Association of Counties in Travis County, Texas.Mark your calendar and register for this opportunity to enhance your understanding of AI in government.