La. Admin. Code tit. 22 § III-4509

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section III-4509 - Funding Restrictions

A. No traffic-related subgrants will be eligible, with the exception of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and substance abuse related projects.

B. There is a general prohibition on the funding of the following items:

1. vehicles (automobiles, vans, airplanes, boats, etc.), gasoline, tires, vehicle repair, maintenance, or insurance;

2. automobile accessories except radio and information technology equipment;

3. uniforms;

4. recreational equipment;

5. real property;

6. lobbying activities or the design, development, publishing or distribution of politically oriented material.

C. There are specific restrictions limiting the funding of the following items.

1. Renovations are limited to a maximum of $25,000, and then will be allowable only on agency-owned or long-term lease (five years or more) facilities.

2. Consultants are limited to planning, evaluation, research, development and training programs. Consultant services that are available as no-cost technical assistance through a federal or state program are not eligible for funding. Consultant contracts and agreements must receive approval from LCLE, prior to the release of funds.

D. There are special requirements relative to the following.

1. Private, Non-Profit Agencies, Private, non-profit agencies, with the exception of an RPU or CJCC, will be required to have a current surety bond equal to the amount of the subgrant.

2. Confidential Funds. The use of confidential funds is subject to special operational policies and regulations of the LCLE and federal guidelines.

3. Information Reporting. State and local criminal justice agencies must comply with all requests for information mandated by LCLE. This requirement includes participation in the Louisiana Incident Based Crime Reporting System (LIBRS) when appropriate.

4. Travel Expenses. All travel expenses will be based on state travel regulations.

La. Admin. Code tit. 22, § III-4509

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, LR 8:64 (February 1982), amended LR 11:252 (March l985), LR 32:80 (January 2006), Amended LR 45658 (5/1/2019), Amended LR 49921 (5/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:1204 and R.S. 15:1207.