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Agreement No. 23-260
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CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
GRANT SUBAWARD FACE SHEET
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services(Cal OES)hereby makes a Grant Subaward of funds to the following:
1. Subrecipient: Fresno County W.UEI#:Y7RPN7N8XQY4
2. Implementing Agency: Fresno County District Attorney 2a.UEW Y7RPN7N8XQY4
3. Implementing Agency Address: 2100 T_ulpre Street Fresno 93721.2107
(Street) (City) (Zip+4)
4. Location of Project: Fresno Fresno 93721.2107
(city) (County) (tip+4)
5. Disaster/Program Title: VV-Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program 6.Performance/ i/l/2024 to 1 2/3 1 1202 4
Budget Period: (Start Date) (End Date)
7. Indirect Cost Rate: N/A Federally Approved ICR(if applicable): %
Item Grant Fund A,State B,Federal C.Total D.Cash Match E.In-Kind Match F.Total Match G,Total Cost
Number Year Source
8. 2022 STOP $48,710 $16,237 $16,237 $64,947
9. 2023 STOP $153,835 $51,278 $51,278 $205,113
10. Select Select
11. Select Select
12. Select Select
Total Project Cost $202,545 $202,545 $67,515 $67,515 $270,060
13.Certification-This Grant Subaward consists of this title page,the application for the grant,which is attached and made a part hereof,and the
Assurances/Certifications.I hereby certify I am vested with the authority to enter Into this Grant Subaward,and have the approval of the City/County Financial
Officer,City Manager,County Administrator,Governing Board Chair,or other Approving Body.The Subrecipient certifies that all funds received pursuant to this
agreement will be spent exclusively on the purposes specified in the Grant Subaward.The Subrecipient accepts this Grant Suboward and agrees to administer the
grant project in accordance with the Grant Subaward as well as all applicable state and federal laws,audit requirements,federal program guidelines,and Cal
OES policy and program guidance.The Subrecipient further agrees that the allocation of funds may be contingent on the enactment of the State Budget,
14.CA Public Records Act-Grant applications are subject to the California Public Records Act,Government Code section 6250 et seq.Do not put any personally
Identifiable Information or private information on this application.If you believe that any of the information you are putting on this application is exempt from the
Public Records Act,please attach a statement that indicates what portions of the application and the basis for the exemption.Your statement that the information
is not subject to the Public Records Act will not guarantee that the information will not be disclosed.
15.OfUcial Authorized to Sign for Subreciplent
Name: Sal Quintero Title:Chairman,Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Payment Mailing Address: 2100 Tulare Street City:Fresno // Zip Code+4;93721-2107
Signature: Date:
16.Federal Employer umber:
FOR GPI OES USE.ONLy
i hereby certify upon my personal knowiedge that budgeted funds are available for the period and purposes of this expenditure stated above.
(Cat Oa Fiscal ORtcer) (Date) (Cal OES Director or Desiginee) (Date)
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno,State of California
By_ - Deputy
Grant Subaward Face Sheet Cal OES 2-101 (Revised 1/2023)
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Grant Subaward Contact Information
Grant Subaward #:
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
1 . Grant Subaward Director:
Name: Traci Fritzler Title: Assistant District Attorney
Telephone #: (559) 600-4412 Email Address: tfritzler-kirkorian@fresnocountyca.gov
Address/City/ Zip Code (9-digit): 2100 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721-2107
2. Financial Officer:
Name: Stephen Rusconi Title: DA Business Manager
Telephone #: (559) 600-4447 Email Address: srusconi@fresnocountyca.gov
Address/City/ Zip Code (9-digit): 2100 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721-2107
3. Programmatic Point of Contact:
Name: Heather Spurling Title: Deputy District Attorney
Telephone #: (559) 600-5194 Email Address: hspurling@fresnocountyca.gov
Address/City/ Zip Code (9-digit): 2100 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721-2107
4. Financial Point of Contact:
Name: Stephen Rusconi Title: DA Business Manager
Telephone #: (559) 600-4447 Email Address: srusconi@fresnocountyca.gov
Address/City/ Zip Code (9-digit): 2100 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721-2107
5. Executive Director of a Non-Governmental Organization or the Chief Executive
Officer (i.e., chief of police, superintendent of schools) of the implementing agency:
Name: Lisa A.Smittcamp Title: District Attorney
Telephone #: (559) 600-3232 Email Address: Ismittcamp@fresnocountyca.gov
Address/City/ Zip Code (9-digit): 2100 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721-2107
6. Official Designee, as stated in Section 15 of the Grant Subaward Face Sheet:
Name: Sal Quintero Title: Chairman, Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Telephone #: (559) 600-3000 Email Address: District3@fresnocountyca.gov
Address/City/ Zip Code (9-digit): 2281 Tulare Street, 3rd Floor, Fresno, 93721-2107
7. Chair of the Governing Body of the Subrecipient:
Name: Sal Quintero Title: Chairman, Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Telephone #: (559) 600-3000 Email Address: District3@fresnocountyca.gov
Address/City/ Zip Code (9-digit): 2281 Tulare Street, 3rd Floor, Fresno, 93721-2107
Grant Subaward Contact Information - Cal OES 2-102 (Revised 10/2020)
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Grant Subaward Signature Authorization
Grant Subaward #:
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
Implementing Agency: Fresno County District Attorney's Office
The Grant Subaward Director and Financial Officer are REQUIRED to sign this form.
Grant Subaward Director: Financial Officer: /
Printed Name: Traci Fritzler Printed Name: Steph n,.Rus ni
Signature: Signature:
Date: S Zo Z Date:
The following persons are authorized to The following persons are authorized to
sign for the Grant Subaward Director: sign for the Financial Officer:
Signature: Signature: lL
Printed Name: Stephen Wright Printed Name: Ruth Falcon
Signature: Signature:
Printed Name: Printed Name:
Signature: Signature:
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Grant Subaward Signature Authorization - Cal OES 2-103 (Revised 10/2020)
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Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance
Information and Instructions
The Certification of Assurance of Compliance is a binding affirmation that the
Subrecipient will comply with the requirements and restrictions outlined in the
Subrecipient Handbook, including but not limited to:
• Proof of Authority,
• State and federal civil rights laws,
• Equal Employment Opportunity,
• Drug-Free Workplace,
• California Environmental Quality Act, and
• Lobbying.
The Official Designee (see SRH Section 3.030) and the individual granting that authority
(i.e., City/County Financial Officer, City/County Manager, or Governing Board Chair)
must sign this form. For State agencies, only the Official Designee must sign this form.
Complete all sections of this form and then submit:
• As part of the Grant Subaward Application,
• With a Grant Subaward Amendment (Cal OES Form 2-213) if a new fund source is
being added to the Grant Subaward, (applicable Certification of Assurance of
Compliance would be needed), or
• With a Grant Subaward Modification (Cal OES Form 2-223) if the Official Designee
or Board Chair changes and the Resolution identifies them by name
Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance -Cal OES 2-104 (Revised 12/2021)
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Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance
Subrecipient:County of Fresno
Cal OES Program Name Grant Grant Subaward
Subaward #: Performance Period
1 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program 1/l/24-12/31/24
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l Sal Quintero (Official Designee; some person as
Section 15 of the Grant Subaward Face Sheet) hereby certify that the above
Subrecipient is responsible for reviewing the Subrecipient Handbook (SRH) and
adhering to all of the Grant Subaward requirements as directed by Cal OES including,
but not limited to, the following areas:
I. Proof of Authority-SRH 1.055
The Subrecipient certifies they have written authority by the governing board (e.g.,
County Board of Supervisors, City Council, or Governing Board) granting authority
for the Subrecipient/Official Designee (see Section 3.030) to enter into a specific
Grant Subaward (indicated by the Cal OES Program name and initial Grant
Subaward performance period) and applicable Grant Subaward Amendments
with Cal OES. The authorization includes naming of an Official Designee (e.g.,
Executive Director, District Attorney, Police Chief) for the agency/organization who
is granted permission to sign Grant Subaward documents on behalf of the
Subrecipient. Written proof of authority includes one of the following: signed Board
Resolution or approved Board Meeting minutes.
II. Civil Rights Compliance- SRH Section 2.020
The Subrecipient acknowledges awareness of, and the responsibility to comply with
all state and federal civil rights laws. The Subrecipient certifies it will not discriminate
in the delivery of services or benefits based on any protected class and will comply
with all requirements of this section of the SRH.
Ill. Equal Employment Opportunity-SRH Section 2.025
The Subrecipient certifies it will promote Equal Employment Opportunity by
prohibiting discrimination or harassment in employment because of any status
protected by state or federal law and will comply with all requirements of this
section of the SRH.
Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance-Cal OES 2-104 (Revised 12/2021)
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Cal OES
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GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
By Deputy OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
IV. Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 -SRH Section 2.030
The Subrecipient certifies it will comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990
and all other requirements of this section of the SRH.
V. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) -SRH Section 2.035
The Subrecipient certifies that, if the activities of the Grant Subaward meet the
definition of a "project" pursuant to the CEQA, Section 20165, it will comply with
all requirements ofCEQA and this section of the SRH.
VI. Lobbying -SRH Sections 2.040 and 4.105
The Subrecipient certifies it will not use Grant Subaward funds, property, or funded
positions for any lobbying activities and will comply with all requirements of this
section of the SRH.
All appropriate documentation must be maintained on file by the Subrecipient and
available for Cal OES upon request. Failure to comply with these requirements may
result in suspension of payments under the Grant Subaward(s), termination of the
Grant Subaward(s), and/or ineligibility for future Grant Subawards if Cal OES
determines that any of the following has occurred: (1) the Subrecipient has made
false certification, or (2) the Subrecipient violated the certification by failing to carry
out the requirements as noted above.
CERTIFICATION
I, the official named below, am the same individual authorized to sign the Grant
Subaward [Section 15 on Grant Subaward Face Sheet], and hereby affirm that I
am duly authorized legally to bind the Subrecipient to the above-described
certification. I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date, is made
under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.
Official Designee's Signature:
Official Designee's Typed Name: Sal uintero
Official Designee's Title: Chairman, Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Date Executed: (o -act a3
AUTHORIZED BY:
I grant authority for the Subrecipient/Official Designee to enter into the specific
Grant Subaward(s) (indicated by the Cal OES Program name and initial Grant
Subaward performance period identified above) and applicable Grant Subaward
Amendments with Cal OES.
❑ City Financial Officer ✓❑ County Financial Officer
❑ City Manager ❑ County Manager
❑ Governing Board Chair
Signature:
Typed Name: Oscar J.Garcia, CPA
Title: Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
Date Executed:
Grant Subaward Certification of Assurance of Compliance - Cal OES 2-104 (Revised 12/2021)
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Grant Subaward Budget Pages
Multiple Fund Sources
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
A. Personnel Costs - Line-item description and STOP 2023 23 STOP STOP 2022 22 STOP Total Amount
calculation I Match 3 Mauch Allocated
CLASSIFICATIONS:
1.0 FTE-Deputy District Attorney _ _
Program funded salary($14,540 mo @ 1.0 FTE @ 12mo) 82,150 27,383 48,710 16,237 174,480
Retirement($174,480 @.4730) 61,897 20,632 82,529
.15 FTE-Victim-Witness Advocate
Program funded salary($4,119 mo @.15 FTE @ 12mo) 5,561 1,853 7,414
Retirement($7,414 @.4526) 2,517 839 3,356
.0161860 FTE-Senior DA Investigator
Program funded salary($10,910.00 mo @.01618610 FTE @ 12mo 1,589 530 2,119
OASDI ($2,119 @.0765) 121 41 162
Personnel Costs Fund Source Totals 1 $153,8351 $51,2781 48,710 1 16,237 1 $270,060
PERSONNEL COSTS CATEGORY TOTAL $270,060
Grant Subaward Budget Pages Multiple Fund Sources- Cal OES 2-106a (Revised 10/2020)
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Multiple Fund Sources
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
B. Operating Costs - Line-item STOP 23 STOP STOP 22 STOP Total
description and calculation 2023 Match 2022 Match Amount
1 2 3 4 Allocated
Operating Costs Fund Source Totals
OPERATING COSTS CATEGORY TOTAL
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Grant Subaward Budget Pages
Multiple Fund Sources
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
C. Equipment Costs - Line-item STOP 23 STOP STOP 22 STOP Total
description and calculation 2023 Match 2022 Match Amount
1 2 3 4 Allocated
Equipment Costs Fund Source Totals
EQUIPMENT COSTS CATEGORY TOTAL
Grant Subaward Totals - Totals Fund Fund Fund Fund Total
must match the Grant Subaward Source Source Source Source Project
Face Sheet 1 2 3 4 Cost
Fund Source Totals 1 $153,835 1 $51,2781 $48,710 1 $16,237 1 $270,060
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Grant Subaward Budget Narrative
Grant Subaward #:
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
The proposed Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Project budget supports
one level V Deputy District Attorney, one Victim Advocate and one Senior DA Investigator
position. All items included in the budget are devoted 100% to "project" activity.
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This budget directs 100% of the $270,060 total cost to salaries and benefits in direct
support of the project. Salaries and benefits make up 100% of the budget and fund the project
prosecutor who is an experienced Deputy District Attorney V with felony trial and DV
experience, the 15% FTE Victim Advocate and 1.62% FTE Senior DA Investigator. Operating
expenses will be funded by Fresno County.
The level V Deputy District Attorney position will ensure that the project prosecutor
will be highly experienced in the handling of felony trial matters. The Senior DA Investigator
will assist the prosecutor with case related investigation and be highly experienced in the
handling of felony trial matters. The Victim Advocate position will have experience in dealing
with victims and will possess education/training as specified in Evidence Code Sections 1035.5-
1036 (Domestic Violence) and/or 1037.1-1037.8 (Sexual Assault) and/or Penal Code section
13835.10 (Victim/Witness) as outlined in the Program Guidelines. The Unit's victim advocate
will work cooperatively with the Marjaree Mason Center, the Fresno County Sheriff's
Department and other interested community agencies to provide services. Those services
include the following activities: 1) crisis intervention, 2) emergency assistance, 3) resource and
referral assistance, 4) direct counseling, 5) assist with victim of crime claims, 6) property return,
7) orientation to the criminal justice system, 8) court escort, 9) presentations and trainings for
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criminal justice agencies, 10) public presentations, 11) case status, 12) notification of
family/friends, 13) employer notification/intervention and 14) restitution.
The above-mentioned prosecutor-victim advocate partnership as supported in the
budget is well positioned to effectively achieve the stated goals of the project.
This project will not require subcontractors or have any unusual expenditures.
Program staff does have a planned cost of living adjustment for calendar year 2024.
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Grant Subaward Programmatic Narrative
Grant Subaward #:
Subrecipient: Fresno County
a. Problem Statement:
Located in the center of California, Fresno County encompasses 5,958
square miles. It is the sixth largest county, by geographic size and the tenth most
populous county in California, with a population of 1 ,012,992. (US Census 2021)
The city of Fresno, located in the center of the county, has a population of
544,510. This VAW-VP grant covers the other 468,482, or about 46% of the
population who reside in the rural regions, including the towns of Fowler, Selma,
Kingsburg, Sanger, Parlier, Reedley, Orange Cove, Clovis, Huron, Coalinga,
Mendota, Kerman, Firebaugh, and areas policed by the Fresno County Sheriff's
Department, all of which are some distance from the downtown Courthouse.
According to the 2021 US Census estimates, Fresno County's residents were:
54.7% Hispanic, 27.2% White, 1 1 .6% Asian, 5.9% African American, 3.2% American
Indian and Alaska Native, and over 3% identified as being at least two races.
43.6% were over the age of 5 and spoke a language other than English at
home. 7.1% were under the age of 5, 28.2% were under the age of 18 and 12.6%
were over the age of 65.
Fresno County struggles with poverty and unemployment. 19.4% of the
population lives below the poverty line, which is much higher than California's
statewide rate of 12.3% (US Census). Between 2017-2021, Fresno County's median
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household income was $61,276, much less than the state's median household
income of $84,097. As of February 2023, the unemployment rate in Fresno County
was 8.1%, which is higher than the state rate of 4.4% and the national rate of 3.5%.
(Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023)
Many factors pose a barrier to the effective prosecution of domestic
violence crime in Fresno County's rural areas, such as a large non-English
speaking population, a vast geographic area, cultural diversity, and high
unemployment and poverty rates. These barriers are increased when victims are
reluctant to report or cooperate with prosecution because of their residency
status or geographical isolation.
Grant funding allows the VAW-VP unit to have a reduced caseload resulting in
individualized attention being given to each case and each victim. The unit
prosecutor can solely focus on these cases, making all efforts to reduce the time
between arrest and final disposition. The victim advocate is assigned to all cases
retained by the unit and provides multiple levels of support to victim(s) by way of
initiating and maintaining contact, providing resources and referrals, answering
questions about the court process, and providing court accompaniment, all while
encouraging victims to participate in the court process. These efforts contribute
to increased victim participation and successful prosecutorial outcomes.
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b. Plan
All felony domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault amongst domestic
partners that occur in the rural areas of Fresno County are routed to the VAW-VP
prosecutor for review. From January 1 st, 2022, to December 31 st, 2022, 1,271
such cases were submitted for review. Of those cases, the VAW-VP prosecutor
selected cases to retain and prosecute under the grant. The criteria for retained
cases include, but are not limited to, cases which involve either a "serious" or a
"violent" felony pursuant to California Penal Code Sections 667.5(c) and
1 192.7(c), and felonies of stalking or sexual assault. Non-retained cases are filed
for the "general" domestic violence team, which is comprised of eight
prosecutors who each carry an individual caseload of approximately 100.
When a case is retained by the unit, the victim advocate is alerted. Physical
and electronic files are created, where she documents all contacts and retains
pertinent victim information. The victim advocate initiates contact and aims to
maintain weekly contact with victim(s) to ascertain their needs and vulnerabilities.
She provides support, referrals, and resources throughout the court process.
In addition to the cases retained at the time of filing, the unit prosecutor
may choose to absorb a case that was initially declined for retention and
prosecute that case via either the major stage or unit vertical prosecution
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models. This may occur in several instances such as if during the pendency of the
non-retained case, the defendant reoffends against the same or another victim,
and the unit prosecutor then retains the latter case, the unit prosecutor will absorb
the initially non-retained case for a "consolidated" prosecution. It may also occur
when a victim reveals some peculiar vulnerabilities, which require greater than
average assistance from the victim advocate.
The unit prosecutor maintains frequent contact with and trains local law
enforcement and other community members about the investigation and
prosecution of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault cases. Focus is also
spent on victim related issues and the cycle of violence. In the past year, the unit
prosecutor conducted fifteen such trainings. Five were for the local victim's
shelter- Marjaree Mason Center, nine for rural law enforcement agencies, and
one for prosecutors. The unit prosecutor intends to continue these training into
the next grant subaward period.
The unit prosecutor and the victim advocate also conduct quarterly multi-
disciplinary meetings with members of the rural police departments, and other
"allies," such as members of the Rape Counselling Center, Marjaree Mason
Center, Fresno County Probation Office of the Victim Advocate, Centro La
Familia, etc. These meetings have been conducted remotely via Zoom, allowing
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many community partners to participate. The most recent such meeting took
place in March of 2023. Agendas for the multi-disciplinary meetings vary but
typically include legal updates and discussions about furthering victim
participation in the criminal justice system. The unit prosecutor makes herself
available for future events with allied partners. Most recently the unit prosecutor
participated in a domestic violence symposium that was organized by the Clovis
Police Department Chaplaincy and included faith-based community members.
Relationships are formed during these trainings/ meetings and have been
beneficial to prosecution efforts, such as receiving assistance from allies in
locating and maintaining contact with victims.
Once the unit prosecutor determines that a case qualifies for retention under
the VAW-VP unit, the victim advocate is alerted and makes immediate efforts to
contact victim(s). During this time, the victim advocate assesses the victim's
immediate needs and provides referrals to the appropriate victim service
providers. The victim advocate aims to maintain weekly contact with each victim
and continues to provide support and assess any services that a victim may
need, including referrals, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, transportation,
and victim compensation claim assistance.
Pursuant to California Penal Code section 784.7, when two or more
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domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking offenses occur in more than one
physical jurisdiction, either of those jurisdictions can maintain prosecution for all
offenses. However, all district attorney offices of the jurisdictions where the
offenses occurred must agree to cede jurisdiction to the office that will ultimately
maintain the prosecution. Obtaining and retaining such cases is the preferred
outcome for the unit prosecutor since the unit prosecutor is not "deputized" to
prosecute cases in any other county. The unit prosecutor has been able to
maintain prosecution over one case that occurred in multiple jurisdictions after
the adjoining county agreed. Since 2019, the unit prosecutor has not ceded
jurisdiction over any case being prosecuted under the VAW-VP unit.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office would make every effort to
maintain a vertical prosecution unit if not awarded grant funds. However, given
current caseloads and a shortage of prosecutorial staff, it would be difficult to
maintain the unit with a reduced caseload. Continued funding would assure the
existence and continuation of the vertical prosecution unit with a reduced
caseload allowing time and attention to be given to rural domestic violence
victims located in underserved communities. Grant funding would also ensure
that trainings would continue for law enforcement and community partners.
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c. Capabilities
VAW-VP funding allows for one experienced felony domestic violence
prosecutor that is designated to prosecute rural domestic violence cases. In
addition, an experienced victim advocate and a part-time bilingual investigator
are assigned to the unit. Having a reduced caseload allows the prosecutor and
victim advocate to solely focus on each case and on each victim's needs. The
VAW-VP prosecutor makes every effort to prevent the pre-trial release of
defendants and to reduce the time between arrest and final disposition. The
victim advocate uses VAW-VP funding to initiate and maintain contact with
victims, provide victim services referrals, and provide any other assistance a
victim(s) may need. Many of the rural domestic violence victims speak Spanish
as their primary language and the bilingual investigator helps the unit prosecutor
effectively communicate to each victim the progress of their individual case.
The VAW-VP investigator helps develop VAW-VP cases to ensure better
conviction rates that result in longer prison sentences.
The VAW- VP unit has been very successful. In 2022, the unit obtained 18 felony
convictions, including 3 convictions after trial. Many of those abusers were
sentenced to lengthy prison sentences, 3 of which were sentenced to life in
prison. The specialized attention given to these cases has improved conviction
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rates and reduced trauma and anxiety for victims. Additionally, over the past
year, the VAW-VP prosecutor trained over 300 members of law enforcement
and other allies on the issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of
domestic violence cases, victim specific issues, and the cycle of violence.
The VAW-VP unit consists of a prosecutor with more than 8 years of
prosecution experience, a victim advocate with 4 years of experience who is in
compliance with the Evidence Code Sections 1037-1037.7 mandates, and a
part-time investigator with more than 20 years of law enforcement experience.
The grant prosecutor has over 4 years of experience prosecuting felony
domestic violence cases and has completed several domestic violence related
jury trials. Those trials included cases where the lead charges were attempted
murder, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, corporal injury to a spouse
causing great bodily injury, child abuse, and dissuading a victim. The prosecutor
has successfully introduced evidence of defendants' other acts of domestic
violence, statements of recanting victims, and domestic violence experts to
obtain domestic violence convictions. The part-time investigator has over 20
years of law enforcement experience and was formerly employed by the Fresno
County Sheriff's Department. She is a K-9 handler for one of our emotional
support dogs, and has investigated hundreds of domestic violence cases
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Cal OES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Grant Subaward Programmatic Narrative
Grant Subaward #:
Subrecipient: Fresno County
throughout her career. The prosecutor, victim advocate, and investigator
continue to attend trainings as courses are offered.
It's anticipated that close to 85% of the total caseload will fall within the
true vertical prosecution model. This is due to the tremendous efforts the unit
prosecutor makes to review and file all cases that are submitted by rural law
enforcement, and to make all appearances on retained cases. The remaining
15% of the caseload are estimated to be prosecuted via major stage vertical
prosecution in situations where a defendant reoffends or when the unit
prosecutor becomes aware of a case or victim that needs specialized attention
that was not originally known.
Vertical prosecution has been imperative to the success of the VAW-VP unit.
The VAW-VP prosecutor and victim advocate maintain a reduced caseload.
This is achieved by selecting only cases that meet the defined grant criteria. The
VAW-VP prosecutor files and appears in court on retained cases and makes
every effort to prevent the pre-trial release of a charged defendant. Having a
reduced caseload allows for the unit to provide time and individualized
attention to each case and victim(s). Ultimately VAW-VP funding has resulted in
increased victim participation and lengthier prison sentences.
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Cal OES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Federal Fund Grant Subaward Assurances
Information and Instructions
This document is a binding affirmation that, in addition to the requirements and
restrictions outlined in the Subrecipient Handbook, Subrecipients will comply with the
assurances required by the federal program/fund source.
The Official Designee (see SRH Section 3.030) must sign this form.
Complete all sections of this form as follows:
• As part of the Grant Subaward Application - include the Grant Subaward number(s)
for the applicable Cal OES Program(s) that share this fund source,
• With a Grant Subaward Amendment (Cal OES Form 2-213) if a new federal fund
source is being added to the Grant Subaward - include the current Grant
Subaward number(s) for open Grant Subaward(s), and/or
• With a Grant Subaward Modification (Cal OES Form 2-223) if the assurances are
received by Cal OES after the execution of the applicable Grant Subaward.
Please note that Cal OES will notify Subrecipients when this is required.
Cal OES Program Table Instructions:
• Subrecipients may list up to six Cal OES Programs/Grant Subaward numbers with the
same fund source in the table.
• If a Subrecipient has more than six Cal OES Programs, an additional Federal Fund
Grant Subaward Assurances Form must be submitted.
• If the Cal OES Program has multiple federal fund sources a Federal Fund Grant
Subaward Assurances will need to be submitted for each federal fund source.
2-109d Federal Fund Grant Subaward Assurances - STOP (Revised 11/2022)
Cal OES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Federal Fund Grant Subaward Assurances
STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program
Subrecipient:county of Fresno
Cal OES Program Name Grant Grant Subaward
Subaward # Performance Period
1 , Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program 1/1/24-12/31/24
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Subrecipients agree to adhere to the following and ensure these assurances are passed
down to Second-Tier Subrecipients.
1. Required Audits and Financial Statements (SRH Section 14.005)
Subrecipients expending $750,000 or more in federal funds annually must comply
with the single audit requirement established by the Federal Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F
and arrange for a single audit by an independent Certified Public Accountant
(CPA) firm annually. Audits conducted under this section will be performed using
the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (AICPA) for such audits.
p Subrecipient expends $750,000 or more in federal funds annually.
❑ Subrecipient does not expend $750,000 or more in federal funds annually.
2. Applicability of Part 200 Uniform Requirements and DOJ Grants Financial Guide
The Subrecipient (and any Second-Tier Subrecipient) agrees to comply with the
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements in 2
C.F.R. Part 200, as adopted and supplemented by the DOJ in 2 C.F.R. Part 2800
(together, the "Part 200 Uniform Requirements") and the current edition of the DOJ
Grants Financial Guide as posted on the OVW website, including any updated
version that may be posted during the period of performance apply to this Grant
Subaward.
The Subrecipient (and any Second-Tier Subrecipient) also agrees that all financial
records pertinent to this Grant Subaward, including the general accounting ledger
and all supporting documents, are subject to Cal OES's review throughout the life of
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the Grant Subaward, during the close-out process, and for seven years after the
Subrecipient makes final payments and all other pending matters are closed, unless
a different retention period applies. Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier
Subrecipients) must provide access to performance measurement information,
financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other pertinent
records indicated at 2 C.F.R. 200.334.
3. Requirements Related to System for Award Management and Unique Entity Identifiers
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must comply with applicable
requirements regarding the System for Award Management (SAM), currently
accessible at https://www.sam.gov/. This includes applicable requirements
regarding registration with SAM, as well as maintaining the current information in
SAM.
Subrecipients also must comply with applicable restrictions for Second-Tier
Subawards, including restrictions on Grant Subawards to entities that do not acquire
and provide (to Subrecipients) the unique entity identifier assigned by SAM.
The details of the Subrecipients' obligations related to SAM and to unique entity
identifiers are posted on the OVW website at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/award-
conditions (Award Condition: Requirements related to System for Award
Management (SAM) and unique entity identifiers) and are incorporated by
reference here.
4. Requirement to Report Actual or Imminent Breach of Personally Identifiable
Information
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must have written procedures in
place to respond in the event of an actual or imminent "breach" (as defined in OMB
M-17-12) if they:
• Create, collect, use, process, store, maintain, disseminate, disclose, or dispose of
"Personally Identifiable Information (PII)" (as defined in 2 C.F.R. 200.1) within the
scope of an OVW grant-funded program or activity, or
• Use or operate a "Federal information system" (as defined in OMB Circular A-130).
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must have breach procedures
that must include a requirement to report actual or imminent breach of PH to
Cal OES no later than 24 hours after an occurrence of an actual breach, or the
detection of an imminent breach.
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5. Requirements Pertaining to Prohibited Conduct Related to Trafficking in Persons
(including reporting requirements and OVW authority to terminate Grant Subaward)
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must comply with all applicable
requirements (including requirements to report allegations) pertaining to prohibited
conduct related to the trafficking of persons, whether on the part of Subrecipients
(and any Second-Tier Subrecipients), or individuals defined (for purposes of this
condition) as "employees" of Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients).
The details of the Subrecipients' obligations related to prohibited conduct related to
trafficking in persons are posted on the OVW website at
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/award-conditions (Award Condition: Prohibited
conduct by Subrecipients related to trafficking in persons (including reporting
requirements and OVW authority to terminate award)), and are incorporated by
reference here.
6. Determination of Suitability to Interact with Participating Minors
This condition applies to the Grant Subaward (if it is indicated) when some or all of
the activities to be carried out under the Grant Subaward (whether by Subrecipients,
or Second-Tier Subrecipients) is to benefit a set of individuals under 18 years of age.
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must make determinations of
suitability before certain individuals may interact with participating minors. This
requirement applies regardless of an individual's employment status.
The details of this requirement are posted on the OVW website at
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/award-conditions (Award condition: Determination of
suitability required, in advance, for certain individuals who may interact with
participating minors), and are incorporated by reference here.
7. Compliance with Applicable Rules Regarding Approval, Planning, and Reporting of
Conferences, Meetings, Trainings, and Other Events
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must comply with all applicable
laws, regulations, policies, and official DOJ guidance (including specific cost limits,
prior approval and reporting requirements, where applicable) governing the use of
federal funds for expenses related to conferences (as that term is defined by DOJ),
including the provision of food and/or beverages at such conferences, and costs of
attendance at such conferences.
Information on the pertinent DOJ definition of conferences and the rules applicable
to this Grant Subaward appears on the OVW website at
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/conference-planning.
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8. OVW Training Guiding Principles
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) understand and agree that any
training or training materials developed or delivered with funding under this Grant
Subaward must adhere to the OVW Training Guiding Principle for Grantee and
Subgrantees, available at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-and-fags-
grantees#Discretionary.
9. Potential Imposition of Additional Requirements
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) agree to comply with any
additional requirements that may be imposed by OVW during the period of
performance for this Grant Subaward, if Subrecipients are designated as "high-risk"
for purposes of the DOJ high-risk grantee list.
10. Compliance with DOJ Regulations Pertaining to Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination -
28 C.F.R. Part 42
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must comply with all applicable
requirements of 28 C.F.R. Part 42, specifically including any applicable requirements
in Subpart E of 28 C.F.R. Part 42 that relate to an equal employment opportunity
program.
11. Compliance with DOJ Regulations Pertaining to Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination -
28 C.F.R. Part 38
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must comply with all applicable
requirements of 28 C.F.R. Part 38.
Among other things, 28 C.F.R. Part 38 includes rules that prohibit specific forms of
discrimination on the basis of religion, a religious belief, a refusal to hold a religious
belief, or refusal to attend or participate in a religious practice. Part 38 also sets out
rules and requirements that pertain to Subrecipient organizations (and any Second-
Tier Subrecipient organizations) that engage in or conduct explicitly religious
activities, as well as rules and requirements that pertain to Subrecipients (and any
Second-Tier Subrecipients) that are faith-based or religious organizations.
12. Compliance with DOJ Regulations Pertaining to Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination -
28 C.F.R. Part 54
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must comply with all applicable
requirements of 28 C.F.R. Part 54, which relates to nondiscrimination on the basis of
sex in certain "educational programs."
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13. Restrictions on "Lobbying" and Policy Development
In general, as a matter of federal law, federal funds may not be used by
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients), either directly or indirectly, to
support the enactment, repeal, modification, or adoption of any law, regulation, or
policy, at any level of government, in order to avoid violation of 18 U.S.C. 1913.
Subrecipients (or any Second-Tier Subrecipients) may, however, use federal funds to
collaborate with and provide information to federal, state, local, tribal and territorial
public officials and agencies to develop and implement policies and develop and
promote state, local, or tribal legislation or model codes designed to reduce or
eliminate domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (as those
terms are defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291 (a)) when such collaboration and provision of
information is consistent with the activities otherwise authorized under this grant
program.
Another federal law generally prohibits federal funds awarded by OVW from being
used by Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients), to pay any person to
influence (or attempt to influence) a federal agency, a Member of Congress, or
Congress (or an official or employee of any of them) with respect to the awarding of
a federal grant or cooperative agreement, subgrant, contract, subcontract, or loan,
or with respect to actions such as renewing, extending, or modifying any such
award. See 31 U.S.C. 1352. Certain exceptions to this law apply, including an
exception that applies to Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
Should any question arise as to whether a particular use of federal funds by a
Subrecipient (or any Second-Tier Subrecipient) would or might fall within the scope
of these prohibitions, the Subrecipient is to contact Cal OES for guidance, and may
not proceed without the express prior written approval of Cal OES.
14. Compliance with General Appropriations-law Restrictions on the use of Federal
Funds
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must comply with all applicable
restrictions on the use of federal funds set out in federal appropriations statutes.
Pertinent restrictions, for each fiscal year, are set out at
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/award-conditions (Award Condition: General
appropriations-law restrictions on use of federal award funds), and are incorporated
by reference here.
Should a question arise as to whether a particular use of federal funds by
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) would or might fall within the
scope of an appropriations or law restriction, Subrecipients are to contact Cal OES
for guidance, and may not proceed without the express prior written approval of
Cal OES.
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15. Reporting Potential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, and Similar Misconduct
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must promptly refer to Cal OES
any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, Subrecipient, contractor,
subcontractor, or other person has, in connection with funds under this Grant
Subaward-- (1) submitted a claim that violates the False Claims Act; or
(2) committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud, conflict of
interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct.
Potential fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct involving or relating to funds under this
Grant Subaward should must also be reported to Cal OES. Additional information is
available from the DOJ OIG website at https://oig.justice.gov/hotline.
16. Restrictions and Certifications Regarding Non-disclosure Agreements and Related
Matters
No Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) under this Grant Subaward, or
entity that receives a procurement contract or subcontract with any funds under this
Grant Subaward, may require any employee or contractor to sign an internal
confidentiality agreement or statement that prohibits or otherwise restricts, or
purports to prohibit or restrict, the reporting (in accordance with law) of waste, fraud,
or abuse to an investigative or law enforcement representative of a federal
department or agency authorized to receive such information.
The foregoing is not intended, and shall not be understood by the agency making
this Grant Subaward, to contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312
(which relates to classified information), Form 4414 (which relates to sensitive
compartmented information), or any other form issued by a federal department or
agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.
a. In accepting this Grant Subaward, Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier
Subrecipients):
1) Represent that they neither require, nor have required, internal confidentiality
agreements or statements from employees or contractors that currently
prohibit or otherwise currently restrict (or purport to prohibit or restrict)
employees or contractors from reporting waste, fraud, or abuse as described
above; and
2) Certify that, if they learn, or are notified, that they have, or have been,
requiring their employees or contractors to execute agreements or statements
that prohibit or otherwise restrict (or purport to prohibit or restrict), reporting of
waste, fraud, or abuse as described above, they will immediately stop any
further obligations of Grant Subaward funds, will provide prompt written
2-109d Federal Fund Grant Subaward Assurances - STOP (Revised 11/2022) 7
notification to Cal OES, and will resume (or permit resumption of) such
obligations only if expressly authorized to do so by Cal OES.
b. If Subrecipients are authorized under this award to make Second-Tier Subawards,
procurement contracts, or both:
1) Subrecipients represent that:
a) No other entity (whether through a Second-Tier Subaward ("subgrant"),
procurement contract, or subcontract under a procurement contract) that
they pass funds to either requires or has required internal confidentiality
agreements or statements from employees or contractors that currently
prohibit or otherwise currently restrict (or purport to prohibit or restrict)
employees or contractors from reporting waste, fraud, or abuse as
described above; and
b) Appropriate inquiry has been made, or otherwise Subrecipients have an
adequate factual basis, to support this representation; and
2) If learned or notified that any Second-Tier Subrecipient, contractor, or
subcontractor entity that receives funds under this Grant Subaward is, or has
been, requiring its employees or contractors to execute agreements or
statements that prohibit or otherwise restrict (or purport to prohibit or restrict),
reporting of waste, fraud, or abuse as described above, they will immediately
stop any further obligations of Grant Subaward funds to or by that entity, will
provide prompt written notification to Cal OES, and will resume (or permit
resumption of) such obligations only if expressly authorized to do so by
Cal OES.
17. Compliance with 41 U.S.C. 4712 (including prohibitions on reprisal; notice to
employees)
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must comply with, and are
subject to, all applicable provisions of 41 U.S.C. 4712, including all applicable
provisions that prohibit, under specified circumstances, discrimination against an
employee as reprisal for the employee's disclosure of information related to gross
mismanagement of a federal grant, a gross waste of federal funds, an abuse of
authority relating to a federal grant, a substantial and specific danger to public
health or safety, or a violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a federal grant.
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) also must inform their employees,
in writing (and in the predominant native language of the workforce), of employee
rights and remedies under 41 U.S.C. 4712.
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18. Encouragement of Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving
Pursuant to Executive Order 13513, "Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging
While Driving," 74 Fed. Reg. 51225 (October 1, 2009), the DOJ encourages
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) to adopt and enforce policies
banning employees from text messaging while driving any vehicle during the course
of performing work funded by this Grant Subaward, and to establish workplace
safety policies and conduct education, awareness, and other outreach to decrease
crashes caused by distracted drivers.
19. Compliance with Statutory and Regulatory Requirements
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) agree to comply with all relevant
statutory and regulatory requirements, which may include, among other relevant
authorities, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, P.L. 103-322, the Violence
Against Women Act of 2000, P.L. 106-386, the Violence Against Women and
Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, P.L. 109-162, the Violence
Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, P.L. 113-4, the Omnibus Crime Control
and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq., and OVW's implementing
regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 90.
20. VAWA 2013 Nondiscrimination Condition
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) acknowledge that 34 U.S.C.
12291 (b)(13) prohibits Subrecipients of OVW awards from excluding, denying
benefits to, or discriminating against any person on the basis of actual or perceived
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or
disability in any program or activity funded in whole or in part by OVW. Subrecipients
may provide sex-segregated or sex-specific programming if doing so is necessary to
the essential operations of the program, so long as the Subrecipient provides
comparable services to those who cannot be provided with the sex-segregated or
sex-specific programming. The Subrecipient (and any Second-Tier Subrecipient)
agrees that it will comply with this provision.
21. Misuse of Award Funds
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) understand and agree that
misuse of award funds may result in a range of penalties, including suspension of
current and future funds, suspension or debarment from federal grants, recoupment
of monies provided under an award, and civil and/or criminal penalties.
22. Confidentiality and Information Sharing
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) agrees to comply with the
provisions of 34 U.S.C. 12291 (b)(2), nondisclosure of confidential or private
information, which includes creating and maintaining documentation of
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compliance, such as policies and procedures for release of victim information.
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) also agree to comply with the
regulations implementing this provision at 28 CFR 90.4(b) and "Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) on the VAWA Confidentiality Provision (34 U.S.C. 12291 (b)(2))" on
the OVW website at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-and-fags-grantees.
23. Activities that Compromise Victim Safety and Recovery or Undermine Offender
Accountability
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) agree that Grant Subaward funds
will not support activities that compromise victim safety and recovery or undermine
offender accountability, such as: procedures or policies that exclude victims from
receiving safe shelter, advocacy services, counseling, and other assistance based
on their actual or perceived sex, age, immigration status, race, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, mental health condition, physical health condition,
criminal record, work in the sex industry, or the age and/or sex of their children;
procedures or policies that compromise the confidentiality of information and
privacy of persons receiving OVW-funded services; procedures or policies that
impose requirements on victims in order to receive services (e.g., seek an order of
protection, receive counseling, participate in couples' counseling or mediation,
report to law enforcement, seek civil or criminal remedies, etc.); procedures or
policies that fail to ensure service providers conduct safety planning with victims;
project design and budgets that fail to account for the access needs of participants
with disabilities and participants who have limited English proficiency or are Deaf or
hard of hearing; or any other activities outlined in the solicitation or companion
guide under which the application was submitted.
24. Policy for Response to Workplace-related Incidents of Sexual Misconduct, Domestic
Violence, and Dating Violence
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) must have a policy, or issue a
policy within 270 days of the award date, to address workplace-related incidents of
sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and dating violence involving an employee,
volunteer, consultant, or contractor. The details of this requirement are posted on
the OVW website at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/award-conditions (Award
Condition: Policy for response to workplace-related sexual misconduct, domestic
violence, and dating violence), and are incorporated by reference here.
25. Performance Progress Reports and Final Report Submission
Subrecipients agree to provide Cal OES with specific information regarding Grant
Subawards. Subrecipients agree to submit an annual report that includes: a) an
assessment of whether stated goals and objectives were achieved; b) information
on the effectiveness of activities carried out with grant funds, including the number
of persons served and the number of persons seeking services who could not be
served; c) information on each Grant Subaward made; and d) such other
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information as OVW may prescribe. Subrecipients must use the designated forms
and/or systems made available by OVW for performance reporting, which identify
the information that Subrecipients must collect and report as a condition of
receiving funding under this award.
26. Publications Disclaimer for STOP Formula Subrecipients
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) agree that all materials and
publications (written, web-based, audio-visual, or any other format) resulting from
subaward activities shall contain the following statement: "This project was
supported by Subgrant No. awarded by the state administering
office for the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice's STOP
Formula Grant Program. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations
expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do
not necessarily reflect the views of the state or the U.S. Department of Justice."
27. Copyrighted Works
Pursuant to 2 C.F.R. 200.315(b), Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients)
may copyright any work that is subject to copyright and was developed, or for
which ownership was acquired, under this Grant Subaward. OVW reserves a royalty-
free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the
work, in whole or in part (including in the creation of derivative works), for federal
purposes, and to authorize others to do so.
OVW also reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to reproduce,
publish, or otherwise use, in whole or in part (including in the creation of derivative
works), any work developed by a Subrecipient (and any Second-Tier Subrecipient),
of this Grant Subaward, for federal purposes, and to authorize others to do so.
In addition, Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients or contractors) must
obtain advance written approval from Cal OES, and must comply with all conditions
specified by Cal OES in connection with that approval, before: 1) using Grant
Subaward funds to purchase ownership of, or a license to use, a copyrighted work;
or 2) incorporating any copyrighted work, or portion thereof, into a new work
developed under this Grant Subaward.
It is the responsibility of Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients,
contractors, or subcontractors as applicable) to ensure that this condition is included
in any subaward, contract, or subcontract under this award.
28. Ongoing Compliance with Statutory Certifications
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) agree that compliance with the
statutory certification requirements is an ongoing responsibility during the Grant
Subaward period and that, at a minimum, a hold may be placed on the
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Subrecipient's funds for noncompliance with any of the requirements of 34 U.S.C.
10449 (regarding rape exam payments), 34 U.S.C. 10449(e) (regarding judicial
notification), 34 U.S.C. 10450 (regarding certain fees and costs), and 34 U.S.C. 10451
(regarding polygraphing of sexual assault victims). Non-compliance with any of the
foregoing may also result in termination or suspension of the grant or other remedial
measures, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
29. Requirements for Subrecipients Providing Legal Assistance
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients) agree that the legal assistance
eligibility requirements, as set forth below, are a continuing obligation on the part of
Subrecipients (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients).
a. The legal assistance eligibility requirements are:
1) any person providing legal assistance through a program funded under this
grant program
a) has demonstrated expertise in providing legal assistance to victims of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking in the
targeted population; or
b) is partnered with an entity or person that has demonstrated expertise
described in subparagraph (a); and
c) has completed or will complete training in connection with domestic
violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault and related legal
issues, including training on evidence-based risk factors for domestic and
dating violence homicide;
2) any training program conducted in satisfaction of the requirement of
paragraph (1) has been or will be developed with input from and in
collaboration with a state, local, territorial, or tribal domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, or stalking victim service provider or coalition, as well
as appropriate state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement officials;
3) any person or organization providing legal assistance through this grant
program has informed and will continue to inform state, local, territorial, or
tribal domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault programs
and coalitions, as well as appropriate state and local law enforcement
officials of their work; and
4) Subrecipients' (and any Second-Tier Subrecipients') organizational policies do
not require mediation or counseling involving offenders and victims physically
together, in cases where sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or
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child sexual abuse is an issue. Subrecipients also agree to ensure that any
Second-Tier Subrecipient will comply with this condition.
30. Federal Funding Accounting and Transparency Act(FFATA)
Yes No
ro] ❑ Has the Subrecipient received $25,000,000 or more in federal funds
in the preceding fiscal year?
❑ 0 If the answer is yes, does the amount of federal funds received
equal 80% or more of the Subrecipient's annual gross revenue?
❑ 0 If the answer is yes to the above two questions, did the
Subrecipient report to the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission?
For additional information reference: Award Condition: Reporting Subawards and
Executive Compensation (Updated as of September 2016) 1 Office of Justice
Programs (ojp.gov).
CERTIFICATION
I certify the Subrecipient identified above will comply with the requirements of the
Subrecipient Handbook and the federal fund Grant Subaward assurances outlined
above.
Official Designee's Signature:
Official Designee's Typed Name: Sal Quintero
Official Designee's Title: Chairman, Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Date Executed:
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno,State of California
By `10 �� Deputy
2-109d Federal Fund Grant Subaward Assurances - STOP (Revised 11/2022) 13
Cal OES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF ENEROENCY SERVICES
Grant Subaward Service Area Information
Grant Subaward #:
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
1 . County or Counties Served:
Fresno
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County where principal office is located: Fresno
2. U.S. Congressional District(s) Served:
5th District
13th District
20th District
21 st District
U.S. Congressional District where principal office is located: 21 st District
3. State Assembly District(s) Served:
8th District ,
27th District
31 st District
33rd District
State Assembly District where principal office is located: 31 st District
4. State Senate District(s) Served:
12th District
14th District
16th District
State Senate District where principal office is located: 14th District
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5. Population of Service Area: 1,01 1,499
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CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
SUBRECIPIENT GRANTS MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
Subrecipient:County of Fresno I UEI #Y7RPN7N8XQY4 FIPS#:ots-00000
Grant Disaster/Program Title:Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program
Performance Period:01/01/24 to 12/31/24 1 Subaward Amount Requested:
Type of Non-Federal Entity ❑ State Govt El Local Govt ❑ JPA ❑ Non-Profit ❑ Tribe
(Check Applicable Box)
Per Title 2 CFR § 200.332, Cal OES is required to evaluate the risk of noncompliance with federal statutes,
regulations and grant terms and conditions posed by each subrecipient of pass-through funding.This
assessment is made in order to determine and provide an appropriate level of technical assistance,
training, and grant oversight to subrecipients for the award referenced above.
The following are questions related to your organization's experience in the management of federal grant
awards.This questionnaire must be completed and returned with your grant application materials.
For purposes of completing this questionnaire,grant manager is the individual who has primary
responsibility for day-to-day administration of the grant, bookkeeper/accounting staff means the individual
who has responsibility for reviewing and determining expenditures to be charged to the grant award, and
organization refers to the subrecipient applying for the award, and/or the governmental implementing
agency, as applicable.
Assessment Factors Response
1. How many years of experience does your current grant manager have managing
grants?
>5 ye�
2. How many years of experience does your current bookkeeper/accounting staff have
>5 yea
managing grants?
3. How many grants does your organization currently receive? >10 gra
4. What is the approximate total dollar amount of all grants your organization receives? $21,000,000
5. Are individual staff members assigned to work on multiple grants? No
6. Do you use timesheets to track the time staff spend working on specific Yes
activities/projects?
7. How often does your organization have a financial audit? Annually
8. Has your organization received any audit findings in the last three years? Yes
9. Do you have a written plan to charge costs to grants? Yes
10. Do you have written procurement policies? Yes
11. Do you get multiple quotes or bids when buying items or services? Always
12. How many years do you maintain receipts, deposits, cancelled checks, invoices? 3-5 years
13. Do you have procedures to monitor grant funds passed through to other entities? Yes
Certification: This is to certify that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, the data furnished above is
accurate, complete and current.
Signature: (Authorized Agent) Date:
to & -av-23
Print Na and le: Phone Number:
Sal Quintero,Chairman,Fresno County Board of Supervisors (559) 600-3000
Cal OES Staff Only:SUBA WARD # ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Subrecipient Grants Manc County of Fresno,State of California
By / Deputy
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VERTICAL PROSECUTION GRANT
1/1/24-12/31/24
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Acct 4375
Fund 0001
SC 10000
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FY 2023-24
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