Frequently Asked Questions

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OJJDP News @ A Glance is a bimonthly electronic newsletter produced by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) that is delivered via email and posted to the OJJDP website. It provides information about OJJDP activities, recent publications, funding opportunities, and upcoming events. Visit the OJJDP News @ A Glance page to view the current or previous issues. Subscribe to receive future issues.

Each funding solicitation provides specific information about the eligibility criteria associated with the opportunity. Please review the solicitation to determine if your agency or organization is eligible. If you have further questions concerning eligibility, contact information is listed in each solicitation for further assistance.

For information about juvenile justice experts and training and technical assistance providers, see the provider directory within the Training and Technical Assistance section of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) website.

Resources on tobacco and e-cigarette prevention can be found on the Smoking and Tobacco Use website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Youth Tobacco Prevention section of the site. Additional resources are available at the Tobacco Reports And Publications section and the e-cigarette prevention section of the Office of the Surgeon General website.

Information on the minimum age, in each state, at which a juvenile can be transferred to criminal court is available in the "Juveniles Tried as Adults" section of the Juvenile Justice System Structure & Process FAQs on the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Statistical Briefing Book website. Also see the Easy Access to Juvenile Court Statistics: 1985-2017 section for additional information.

See the Financial Management and Grant Administration Training section of the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) site for information about the seminars and how to apply. The seminars are designed for individuals responsible for the financial administration of discretionary and/or formula grants awarded from federal grant-in-aid programs administered by the OJP bureaus and offices.

Organizations that receive funding from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) should review the Department of Justice (DOJ) Grants Financial Guide. See section 3.19 in Chapter III for specific information regarding audits and audit requirements. Also see the OJP Recipient Resources section of OJP's Funding Resource Center for additional guidance and information.

Reporting requirements for Office of Justice Programs (OJP) grants are presented in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) publication, Grant Award and Financial Management Information: Postaward Instructions.

For further direction, please contact OCFO directly at 1-800-458-0786 (press 2) or [email protected].

Questions regarding financial reporting should be directed to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). You may contact the OCFO Customer Service Center at 1-800-458-0786 or [email protected].