Item 18 - Adopt Resolution for FY 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant

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HSGP Appendix | February 2021 Page A-41 The SAA will: • Actively engage in the IPT meetings; • Work in direct coordination and communication with the local or tribal agency lead on all grant management matters; • Review all operations orders created by the local or tribal agency; • Acts as the fiduciary agent for the program and provide expertise in state policy and regulations; • Enter into a subaward agreement to disburse the allocated funding awarded through FEMA; • Generate biannual reports to FEMA capturing the subrecipients’ obligations and expenditures of funds; • Determine if the grant’s performance period requires additional refinement over the federally established 36-month period; and • Conduct audits of the program to ensure that the subrecipients are following program guidance. • Assist as required with the coordination, management, and operational aspects of the grant. Definitions (OPSG only) Area of Interest: A specific area, areas, or facilities known to be used by transnational criminal organizations in furtherance of their criminal activity. Border-security related crime: Any action or enterprise that constitutes an offense which is punishable by law: • That results in a favorable environment for criminal enterprise network, transnational criminal, or terrorist organizations; the smuggling/trafficking of humans, contraband, narcotics, or weapons of mass destruction across or in proximity to the U.S. border or; • That has a direct nexus to illicit cross-border activity; and • For which prosecution would serve established border security goals as outlined by the CBP for a whole of community approach. Campaign Plan: The first Operational Order based on the CONOP aimed at accomplishing a strategic or operational objective within a given time and space. Concept of Operations (CONOP): A written statement that clearly and concisely expresses what the State, local, or tribal commander intends to accomplish and how it will be done using available resources (and funding). It is also the operational equivalent of the OPSG grant application. Fragmentary Order (FRAGO): A fragmentary order is a modification of the approved campaign plan, reflecting changes to the scope or objective pursuant to 2 C.F.R. § 200.308(c)(1). After an operation order has been approved, any changes to a campaign plan will be submitted via HSIN as a FRAGO for FEMA’s approval. Subsequent FRAGOs are permissible, subject to FEMA’s prior written approval, consistent with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.308, 200.407. Friendly Forces: Local law enforcement entities with whom OPSG subrecipients provide funding to support border security operations. Integrated Planning Team (IPT): Group that coordinates on all aspects of OPSG application, planning, and de-briefings.