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Department of Justice (DOJ)
<br />j E Office ol'JusticzPrograms AWARD CONiINUATION
<br />3 Bureau of Justice Assistance _ SHEET PaaE a OF 16.
<br />Grant I.
<br />PROJECT NUMBER 2020VD-BX4FlJ9 ARS\RD DAM 05_39010
<br />SPECLIL CONDfI'IONS
<br />24. Restrictions on'9obbying"
<br />In general, as a matter of federal law, federal funds awarded by OJP may not be used by the recipient, or any
<br />submcipienl ("subgrantee") at any tier, either directly or indirectly, to support at oppose the enactment, repeal,
<br />modification, or adoption of any law, regulation, or policy, at any level m'govemnient. See 18 U.S.C. 1913. (There
<br />may be exceptions if an applicable federal statute specifically authorizes certain activities that otherwise would be
<br />barred by law.)
<br />Another federal law generally prohibits federal funds awarded by OJP from being used by the recipient, or any
<br />subrecipient at any tier, N pay any peron to influence (or attempt to influence) it federal agency, a prfentber of
<br />Congress, or Congress (or an official or employee of any Of them) with respect to the awarding of a federal grant or
<br />cooperative agreement, subgmnt, contract, subcontract, or loan, or with respect to actions such as renewing, extending,
<br />or modifying env such award. See 31 U.S.C. t352. Certain exceptions to this law apply, including an exception that
<br />applies to Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
<br />Should any question arise as to whether a particular we of federal funds by a recipient (or subrecipient) would or might
<br />fall within the scope of these prohibitions. the recipient is to contact OJP for guidance, and may not proceed without the
<br />exprress prior written approval of OJP.
<br />25. Compliance with general appropriations -law restrictions on the use of federal funds (FY 2020) The recipient. and any
<br />subrecipient ("subgrantee") at any tier, most comply with all applicable restrictions on the use of federal funds set out in
<br />federal appropriations statutes. Pertinent restrictions that may be set out in applicable appropriations acts are indicated
<br />a question arise as to whether a purticular rise of federal funds by a recipient (or a subrecipient) would or might fill
<br />within the scope of an appropriations -law restriction, the recipient is to contact OJP for guidance, and may not proceed
<br />without the express prior written approval of OJP,
<br />26. Reporting potenti;d fraud, waste, and abuse, and similar misconduct
<br />The recipient, and any subrecipients ("subgrantees") at any tier, most promptly refer to the DOJ Office of the Inspector
<br />General DIG) any credible evidence that a principal. employee, agent, subrecipient, contraetmr, subcmnuactor, or other
<br />person has, in connection with funds tinder this award-- (t) submitted a claim that violates the False Claims Act, or (2)
<br />committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud. conflict of interest, bribery. gratuity. or similar
<br />misconduct.
<br />Potential fraud, waste, abuse. or misconduct involving or relating to funds tinder this award should be reported to the
<br />OIG by--(1) online submission accessible via the OIG webpage at htJps:/lGig.jtutice.gov(hotline;mntaet-grunts.htm
<br />(select "Submit Report Online"); (2) nail directed to: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General,
<br />Investigations Division. ATTN: Grantee Reporting, 950 Pennsylvania Ave_, NW, Washington. DC 20530; andlor (3) by
<br />facsimile directed to the DOJ OIG Investigations Division (Attn: Grantee Reporting) at (202) 616-9881 (fox).
<br />Additional information is available front the DOJ OIG website at hups:/Iioig.justice.gov,liodine.
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