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Grant Management & Monitoring Procedures Example

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This document outlines the updated procedures (October 2020) of the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) for managing and monitoring federal and state grants. Its purpose is to ensure efficient and accountable use of public funds distributed through CCJJ to recipients and subrecipients, covering all grants, contracts, and inter-local agreements.

Key areas include:

1. <strong>Grant Awards and Budgeting:</strong> Grant funds are allocated either through Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or formula distributions, approved by CCJJ Commission. Budgets must detail costs in personnel, indirect costs (with options for federally negotiated rates or a 10% de minimis rate), consultants, travel/training, equipment/supplies/operating (ESO), and confidential informant (CI) funds—with strict procedures for CI funds used by law enforcement.

2. <strong>Financial Management:</strong> Subgrantees must maintain adequate accounting systems capable of tracking grant funds, with segregation of duties, written purchasing policies, equipment inventories, and regular financial reporting (monthly or quarterly Financial Status Reports). Budgetary controls limit overspending, requiring CCJJ approval for changes over 10%.

3. <strong>Grant Monitoring:</strong> CCJJ employs risk-based monitoring classified as low, medium, or high risk based on factors including grant amount, new management, past findings, and use of confidential funds. Monitoring activities include desk reviews (standard and in-depth), site visits, and technical assistance. Common findings range from unsigned timesheets to unallowable purchases and incomplete Civil Rights training documentation.

4. <strong>Compliance Requirements:</strong> Subgrantees must comply with federal civil rights laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity Plans (EEOPs) where applicable. Annual training on civil rights and discrimination policies is mandatory.

5. <strong>Cash Management Procedures:</strong> Detailed steps ensure timely reimbursement, monitoring, and federal fund drawdowns, including verification and recording of financial transactions.

6. <strong>Use of Technology:</strong> Mobile device policies, aligned with State Department of Technology Services standards, govern acceptable use, security protocols, and monitoring of State data accessed on mobile or personal devices.

7. <strong>Competitive Grant Review:</strong> A structured, confidential review and scoring process ensures side-by-side evaluation of proposals by diverse committees, with provision for internal review if necessary.

8. <strong>Attachments and Tools:</strong> The document includes templates and policy attachments such as grant review procedures, mobile device policy, risk assessment tools, desk review surveys, EEOP plans, civil rights compliance checks, audit procedures, and training certificates.

Additionally, the document provides web resources for relevant rules and regulations to support adherence.

Overall, the CCJJ procedures establish a comprehensive framework for transparent, compliant, and efficient grant administration, emphasizing risk-based oversight, financial integrity, civil rights compliance, and clear communication with subgrantees.

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