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LEAA Orientation, Part 2

NCJ Number
79758
Author(s)
Anonymous
Date Published
Unknown
Length
0 pages
Annotation
LEAA personnel explain the structure, function, and activities of the organizational components of LEAA's delivery system.
Abstract
The Deputy Administrator for Administration explains that the block grant program consists of planning, action, and formula grants. Categorical grants are directed toward statistical, research, and education programs. Organizational charts illustrate the functions and flow of funds in LEAA's delivery system, and the functions and responsibilities of personnel in each LEAA division are discussed. Officers of six LEAA staff offices explain the functions of their divisions. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Planning and Management describes the functions of the office's Planning and Evaluation Standard Division, Management Division, and Policy Analysis Division. The Inspector General of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) tells of OIG's internal inspections of LEAA, and the Comptroller discusses the responsibilities of each division within the Office of Comptroller. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Operations Support describes the six divisions of the office, and the Deputy General Counsel discusses the role of the Office of General Counsel. Finally, the functions of the Office of Congressional Liaison are mentioned; they involve advising the administration on the impact of LEAA programs and liaison with State political leaders.

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