National White Collar Crime Center (16.612)
Program
16.612 National White Collar Crime Center
Federal Agency
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Public Law 90-351, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 3760.
Program Number
16.612
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide a nationwide support system for the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of economic crime. The National White Collar Crime Center (NWCCC) links criminal justice agencies across jurisdictional borders and bridges the gap between local and state criminal justice agency economic crime-fighting capabilities and the minimum threshold for federal investigation and intervention. The center provides support for the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of economic crime through a combination of research, training, and investigative support services. The center also hosts the National Cybercrime Training partnership, which provides training to state and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies in how to respond successfully to computer related crime, and the Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC). The IFCC provides a central analytical repository for complaints and offers victims an easy way to alert authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Up to 100 percent of total project grant costs are funded through federal assistance. Cost-sharing is governed by Appropriation Act requirements. However, the project is encouraged to obtain and utilize additional funds, through voluntary contributions, membership fees or dues, fees for service, or other sources, from member agencies or governmental units benefitting from project services. Such funds will be considered program income and must be used to augment project operations or to reduce the federal share of project costs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State and local law enforcement authorities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State and local criminal justice agencies; federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as regulatory agencies benefit from this program.
Credentials/Documentation
The NWCCC is required to submit a federal application for assistance, as well as a detailed program and budget narrative.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372 "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her respective state for more information on the process the state requires to be followed in applying for assistance. The standard application forms (SF-424) as furnished by the federal agency in accordance with 28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used for this program.
Application Procedure
The applicant must submit a fully executed application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Fourth Floor, Washington, DC 20531. The applicant should submit an original and two copies of the application, along with an electronic copy of the application on disk in WordPerfect or Word for Windows, to BJA for review. BJA must receive the applications at least 90 days prior to the anticipated start date of a new or continuation award.
Award Procedure
BJA reviews applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all program requirements. Upon approval by the Assistant Attorney General, letters and an award package are sent to the grantee. One copy of the grant award must be signed by duly authorized representative and returned to BJA.
Deadlines
The application is due 90 days prior to completion of previous fiscal year funding.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
A project must submit a written request justifying the need for the extension and how the extension would be consistent with the objectives of the grant 60 days prior to the expiration of the current grant.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Project is awarded 100 percent of the project costs and no match is required.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made for a period of 12 months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Reporting requirements for grants and projects awarded under the NWCCC program are articulated in the OJP Financial Guide.
Audits
Payments and transactions are subject to audits by the General Accounting Office, the Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General, state or local government auditors, and auditors from independent public accounting firms. Jurisdictions must follow their local policies and procedures, including maintenance of reliable and accurate accounting systems, record keeping, and systems of internal control. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997),"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non- Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in federal awards are exempt from federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Recipients of federal funds are expected to retain documentation supporting all program transactions for at least 3 years after the closure of audit reports related to such funding. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all related issues, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
Program Accomplishments
This program has significantly enhanced the ability of federal, State and local agencies to identify, investigate, apprehend, and prosecute white collar criminals. In fiscal year 1999, approximately 1300 enforcement personnel were trained in computer crime subjects and the NWCCC hosted its second annual economic crime summit.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0401-0-1-754.
Obligations
(Training and Other Assistance) FY 02 $9,429,650; FY 03 est $9,245,168; and FY 03 est $9,230,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$7,000,000 to $10,000,000. (Note: May want to tie this amount to a specific fiscal year since the amount will fluctuate from year-to-year.)
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Financial Guide, Office of Justice Programs, Office of the Comptroller, and The Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (28 CFR 23).
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Bureau of Justice Assistance, Program Development Division, Fourth Floor, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: Justice Response Center, 1-800-421-6770.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
