Circulars/Guides/Handbooks

Copies of the following Office of Justice Programs standard forms and instructions can be found at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/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 Online Training Support for the Grants Management System (GMS)
  Step-by-step guide of procedures for using the online Grants Management System (GMS).
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
  Guide for establishing a comprehensive employment plan to ensure equal employment practices are in place.
• 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 the Chief Financial Officer 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.