Results and Reporting

The result of receiving FY 2009 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds should be a demonstrated reduction in the total number of DNA database samples awaiting DNA analysis as of the application date and the expected receipt of new samples through March 31, 2010. If funds are awarded for data review of DNA profiles generated from DNA database samples, the number of such profiles awaiting review is expected to be reduced by the end of the grant period.

Each State that receives funding under this program must collect and submit quarterly financial status reports, semi-annual progress reports, and semi-annual performance metrics reports (with the semi-annual progress reports). Each award recipient also must submit a final report. The report must include a summary and assessment of the program carried out with the FY 2009 award, including performance metrics.

To assist in fulfilling the Department's responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), P. L. 103-62, award recipients are required to collect and report data relevant to the following program objective and performance measure on a quarterly basis to OJP.

Program Objective: To reduce the backlog of convicted offender and/or arrestee DNA samples (DNA database samples)

Performance Measures:

  • Percent reduction in the convicted offender DNA sample backlog.
  • CODIS hits resulting from Convicted Offender funds.

Data Grantee Provides 

For In-House or Contracted Analysis of DNA Database Samples:

  1. The number of DNA database samples awaiting DNA analysis at the beginning of the award period.
  2. he number of DNA database samples analyzed using FY 2009 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds.
  3. The number of DNA profiles from DNA database samples developed using FY 2009 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds entered into CODIS and NDIS.
  4. The number of CODIS hits resulting from profiles developed with FY 2009 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds.

For Data Review of DNA Profiles:

  1. The number of DNA profiles from DNA database samples awaiting data review at the beginning of the award period due to lack of laboratory resources.
  2. The number of DNA profiles from DNA database samples reviewed using FY 2009 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds.
  3. The number of reviewed DNA profiles from DNA database samples entered into CODIS and NDIS using FY 2009 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds.
  4. The number of CODIS hits resulting from DNA profiles from DNA database samples reviewed with FY 2009 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds. 
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