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Accounting Guidance for Neighborhood Road Fund (NRF)

Effective Date: June 22, 2026

The NRF was established by Public Act 16 of 2025 (amending Act 51, adding §13c) to provide state‑restricted funding for local street/road, bridge, grade‑separation, and transit projects. For more information about the Neighborhood Road Fund, please go to Michigan Department of Transportation’s Act 51 website or send an email to MDOT-Outreach@Michigan.gov.

How to Record NRF Revenue for Local Units of Government

Record NRF receipts using Account 556 – State Grants (NRF) for clarity and consistent statewide reporting. Post revenue to the applicable Act 51 street/road special revenue funds (e.g., Major Street, Local Street, County Road fund) to preserve the restricted purpose of NRF monies.

In special revenue funds, the Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCA) does not require activity numbers; however, you may “point off” with project identifiers (e.g., 556.01 “NRF—Local Bridge”) to aid internal cost tracking and grant reporting.

Budgeting

Budget NRF revenues and related expenditures in the governmental fund where activity will occur. Amend the budget as needed if allocations change.

Uniform Chart of Accounts Update

Please note that this update is not yet reflected in the current UCA manual. This change will be included in a future UCA version.

If you have any questions about the account number, please contact our office at 517-335-7469 or email us at LAFD_audits@michigan.gov.