Arizona Criminal Justice Commission

Our mission is to continuously address, improve, sustain and enhance public safety in the State of Arizona through the coordination, cohesiveness and effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System.

Finance

The Finance area is responsible for planning and monitoring ACJC's budget process, fiscal accounting, purchasing, grant payments and billing to provide financial oversight of the more than 200 federal and state grants that are administered by the agency. This area is also responsible for the statewide financial compilation and reporting of money collected from the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) and Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (CJEF) programs.

Most Common Audit Findings

  1. Untimely ACJC Financial/Program Reports
  2. Inadequate time/effort reports, missing timesheets or lack of required signatures
  3. Inaccurate Financial Quarterly Reports. Reports do not match Finance records
  4. Unallowable/Inappropriate charges
  5. Funds are not separated or in sub-accounts
  6. Incomplete or non-existent equipment log

What to expect from an ACJC Financial Review:

  1. An initial letter will be sent to the agency head and project official scheduling
    the visit
  2. Records will be reviewed for compliance with internal policies, federal and/or state
    regulations and the grant agreement

    Example of items to be reviewed:
    • Deposits
    • Equipment purchases
    • Supplies and Operating Expenses
    • Required Matching Funds
    • Timesheets and payroll records
    • In State and Out of State Travel
    • Confidential Funds (if applicable)
    • Any other items related to the Grant
  3. Upon completion of the review an exit interview will be conducted with staff
  4. The ACJC program manager will send a letter of Compliance or Corrective Action Plan
    addressing any deficiencies.

Pursuant to ARS 41-2402, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission shall annually contract with the Auditor General’s Office
or an independent accounting firm to perform a full and complete audit of the disbursements from the Drug and Gang Enforcement Account (DEA Account).

FY17 DEA Audit Report

FY16 DEA Audit Report

FY15 DEA Audit Report

FY14 DEA Audit Report

FY13 DEA Audit Report

Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO)

In accordance with ARS 13-2314, ACJC is responsible for compiling the statewide RICO report for Arizona. The report summarizes revenue and expenditures of each of the County Attorney RICO accounts as well as the Arizona Attorney General's account and local law enforcement agency activity.

RICO funds are generated by law enforcement activities that result in asset forfeiture proceedings. Once forfeited, proceeds are deposited into the County RICO funds and are expended in accordance with state and federal laws and guidelines.

Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (CJEF)

In accordance with A.R.S. 41-2401.B on or before November 1st of each year, each department, agency, or office that receives Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (CJEF) monies must provide the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) a financial activity report for the preceding fiscal year on all expenditures. Likewise, pursuant to ARS 41-2401.C, ACJC is responsible for compiling all reports into a single comprehensive statewide CJEF report for submission to the governor, the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives and the director of the joint legislative budget committee on or before December 1st of each year.

The criminal justice enhancement fund was established consisting of monies collected pursuant to section 12-116.01. CJEF funds are generated by law enforcement activities that result from surcharges levied on a portion of every fine, penalty and forfeiture imposed and collected by the courts in accordance with state and federal laws and guidelines.

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2017 CJEF Report 12/01/2017 OPEN
2016 CJEF Report 11/21/2016 OPEN
2015 CJEF Report 12/01/2015 OPEN
2014 CJEF Report 12/08/2014 OPEN
2013 CJEF Report 01/23/2014 OPEN
2012 CJEF Report 01/23/2014 OPEN
2011 CJEF Report 12/02/2011 OPEN
2010 CJEF Report 12/01/2010 OPEN
2009 CJEF Report 12/14/2009 OPEN
2008 CJEF Report 12/02/2008 OPEN
CJEF Reporting Form

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 02/2014 Form Instructions
Electronic Fund Transfer to Grantee (ACH)

The electronic payment method used by Arizona State Government is called Automated Clearing House (ACH). It is an alternative to issuing warrants or checks to recipients. To have funds electronically transferred to your account an ACH authorization form (GAO-018) must be completed.

 03/2009 Form
Financial Report (Monthly)

Monthly Financial Reporting Form

 10/2012 Form Instructions
Financial Report (Quarterly)

Quarterly Financial Reporting Form

 01/2013 Form Instructions
Financial Report (RSAT)

RSAT Monthly Financial Reporting Form

 10/2012 Form Instructions
Financial Report (Task Force)

Monthly Financial Reporting Form (Task Force Projects)

 10/2012 Form Instructions
RICO Forfeiture Order Report

This report will be used by County Attorney and Attorney General’s Office for quarterly forfeiture Order reporting.

 10/2017 Form
RICO State and Federal Expenditure Reporting Form

This form will be used for all individual agencies when reporting on RICO State and Federal expenditures to the County Attorney and/or Attorney General’s Office. The Individual Agency Reports are now due to the County Attorney and/or Attorney General’s Office on 10/28, 1/28, 4/28 and 7/28.
This form will be used by County Attorney and Attorney General’s Office when reporting on RICO State and Federal Expenditures for all Master and Pooled accounts. The completed form is now due to ACJC on 11/21, 2/21, 5/21 and 8/21.
*State and Federal worksheets are located in the same workbook on separate tabs.
Instructions will be posted no later than 10/13/2017. If you have any questions please contact Kim Boivin at kboivin@azcjc.gov or 602-364-1174.

 10/2017 Form Instructions
Travel Claim Form

State of Arizona Travel Claim Form

 06/2008 Form Instructions
Victim Compensation Monthly Reimbursement Form

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 10/2012 Form
Victim Compensation Quarterly Report

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 08/2016 Form Instructions