Circulars/Guides/Handbooks

Copies of the following Office of Justice Programs standard forms and instructions can be found at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/forms.htm:

• Office of Management and Budget
   Circular A-133
  Guide for auditing requirements and responsibilities of states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that are expending federal awards.
• Office of Management and Budget
   Circular A-102
  A list of assurances that the applicant/recipient certifies compliance in the acceptance and use of federal funds.
• Office of Justice Programs Application Procedures Handbook
  Step-by-step guide of procedures for using the online Grants Management System (GMS).
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, Seven-Step Guide
  Guidelines for design and development of an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.
• Office of Management and Budget
   Circular A-87
  Guide for establishing cost principles and standards for state and local governments administering federal grant awards.
• Office of Comptroller Financial Guide
  General financial guide for grant programs administered by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Serves as primary reference for financial management and grants administration.
• Office of Civil Rights
  Ensures that federal grant recipients do not engage in prohibited discriminatory practices.
• Limited English Proficiency
  Information and guidance for recipients of federal funds on language access to federally assisted programs and activities.