The fiscal agent is responsible for managing the grant funds and administrative requirements of the award. The fiscal agent also administers sub-awards and ensures performance reporting to BJA.
Fiscal agents work closely with BJA to (1) formally accept the award, (2) submit required application materials and reports, and (3) develop/manage an accounting system for tracking expenses and expenditures, including dispersing the award.
Regularly include fiscal agent in task force meetings/emails.
The task force briefs fiscal agent regarding grant-funded goals and objectives of the PSN strategy.
Fiscal agent clearly communicates reporting requirements and due dates to those expected to provide input.
Define roles among the PSN team early on (PSN coordinator, LEC, selection committee).
Seek out non-profits
PSN partners such as the lead law enforcement or a City government
Recipient of prior grant(s)
TTA providers
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