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FY 2021 ITVERP Exhibit 4: Average Time Paid Claims in This Reporting Period Spent in Each Step of the Claims Process

FY 2021 ITVERP Exhibit 4: Average Time Paid Claims in This Reporting Period Spent in Each Step of the Claims Process
Description

This bar graph shows the average length of time required to complete each step in the application process for paid claims. Time to determine eligibility (FBI, NSD)* averaged 20 days, time to verify expenses (ITVERP and Providers) averaged 153 days, and time to review the recommendation memo (OJP)** averaged 148 days.

*Note regarding Time To Determine Eligibility (FBI, NSD): one of the 12 claims paid during the reporting period required ITVERP to request an NSD designation (i.e., a designation had already been made).

**Note regarding Time To Review Recommendation Memo (OJP): This review time includes Office of Justice Programs, Office of the General Counsel, and OVC reviews.” to read “**This time includes reviews by the Office of Justice Programs’ Office of the Assistant Attorney General and OVC, and legal analysis by the Office of the General Counsel.”