State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers (16.550)
Program
16.550 State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers
Federal Agency
BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 3731-3732.
Program Number
16.550
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide financial and technical assistance to State governments for the establishment and operation of Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) to collect, analyze, and disseminate justice statistics.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
To improve the administration of justice by encouraging the development of State-level capabilities for collecting, analyzing, utilizing, and disseminating statistical information pertaining to crime, criminal justice, sex offenses, incident based reporting, and for providing statistical information to the Federal Government for national compilations. To analyze particular criminal justice issues of current concern and significance to criminal justice practitioners, as identified by BJS in conjunction with other Office of Justice Programs components, the Justice Research and Statistics Association, and selected SAC Directors. Further information is available in the "State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers: Program Application Guidelines, FY 2001" expected for release by April 2001.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The Bureau of Justice Statistics is authorized to award grants and cooperative agreements to State agencies authorized by State legislation or executive order and designated with responsibility for the particular programs.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Eligible beneficiaries are State agencies whose responsibilities include statistical activities consistent with the goals of the specific programs.
Credentials/Documentation
The applicant must furnish, along with the application for an award, details of the program budget composition, goals, impact, methods, evaluation plan, and resources of the project. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
A potential grantee should contact the Headquarters Office, Paul D. White, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 307-0771 or email whitep@ojp.usdoj.gov. The standard application forms as furnished by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), in accordance with 28, CFR Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used for this program. 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 State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
Application forms are available through inquiry to the Grants/Contracts Management Division, OJP, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531 or on the OJP website www.ojp.usdoj.gov.
Award Procedure
An award is granted by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics and must be accepted by the applicant agency or institution according to the special conditions of the grant or cooperative agreement.
Deadlines
Contact the Headquarters Office, Paul D. White, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 307-0771. Email: whitep@ojp.usdoj.gov.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Hearing by Director.
Renewals
Most awards are for periods of 12 months. Under some circumstances, a subsequent award may be made to continue the project.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
There is no statutory requirement for matching funds. For most programs, however, provision of cash or in-kind match by the recipient is encouraged.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project duration period is generally 12 months. Assistance is released by "direct disbursement" at request of grantee or by Letter of Credit.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Reporting requirements include: financial Status Reports containing the actual expenditures for the reporting period and cumulative for the award to be submitted quarterly; and Program Reports presenting information relevant to the performance of the project to be submitted biannually.
Audits
State and Local Governments: Recipients who receive $100,000 or more of Federal funds during their fiscal year are required to submit an organization-wide financial and compliance audit report. Recipients who receive $25,000 to $100,000 of Federal funds are required to submit a program or organization-wide audit report as directed by the awarding agency. Recipients who receive less than $25,000 of Federal funds are not required to submit a program or organization-wide financial and compliance audit report for that year.
Records
In accordance with the requirements set forth in 28 CFR Parts 66 and 70, all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the award shall be retained by each organization for at least three years following the closure of the most recent audit report.
Program Accomplishments
There were 43 cooperative agreements awarded in fiscal year 2000.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0401-0-1-754.
Obligations
(Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 02 $1,990,413; FY 03 est $2,000,000, and FY 04 est $2,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$50,000 to $150,000; $50,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide.
Related Programs
16.304, Law Enforcement Assistance_National Crime Information Center; 16.305, Law Enforcement Assistance_Uniform Crime Reports.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Paul D. White, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 307-0771. Email whitep@ojp.usdoj.gov. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Establishment of State statistical analysis centers; continued support of State-level statistical analysis centers; support for States to provide data for national reporting, and support for projects covered by SJS themes.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria are described in the program announcement.
