Biannual Performance Measures and General Progress Reporting
BJS is required to set clear program goals and collect performance data to demonstrate the effective use of federal funds. All recipients of BJS funding are required to collect and report this data.
To demonstrate program progress and success, as well as assist the office with fulfilling its responsibilities under the relevant laws and regulations—the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), Public Law 103–62; the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, Public Law 111–352; the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018, or the Evidence Act; and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR 200.328—applicants that receive funding from BJS must provide regular performance data biannually that measures the results of the work done under the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
What are Performance Measures?
Performance measures are specific values or characteristics that assess the output or outcome of a grantee's activities and services, demonstrating the accomplishment of the goals and objectives of BJS's programs. Performance measures are based on the resources invested, the activities performed, and the specific results a program intends to achieve and are designed to ensure that every task performed aligns with the overarching goal of collecting and disseminating high-quality criminal justice statistics.
Grant Performance Reporting and Resources
As a BJS awardee, you are required to submit biannual reports to the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) via JustGrants. These reports must include both program-specific performance-measure data and the general progress report narrative question sets. Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) providers will also be required to complete the “Training and Technical Assistance Provider” question set, in addition to the general progress report and narrative questions. These reports help BJS understand both the quantifiable achievements and the qualitative progress of funded projects.
- Program-Specific Performance Measures: To find the specific performance measures for your award, please refer to the following active BJS programs below:
- 16.550 State Justice Statistics-Statistical Analysis Centers (SJS-SACs) Performance Measures
- 16.554 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Performance Measures
- 16.734 Data Collection Performance Measures
- 16.813 NCIS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) Performance Measures
- Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Performance Measures (TTA PROVIDERS ONLY)
- General Progress Report and Narrative Questions: All BJS grantees are required to biannually answer a set of general questions about the progress of their award. This requirement ensures alignment with the submission schedule for your program-specific data. These questions cover key areas, including accomplishments, challenges, and budget. Please refer to the General Progress Report and Narrative Questions.
For more information, please refer to the specific guidance in the NOFO or award conditions, or contact the assigned BJS Program Manager.