Overview
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Administrators must—
- submit annually the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification to the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC);
- retain records (see 2 C.F.R. § 200.334) supporting the data entered in the certification form;
- maintain a policy that describes the calculation, review, and approval process for this certification;
- have the certification form completed and reviewed by an individual(s) with specialized/personal knowledge of the compensation program funding;
- have the entity’s Authorized Representative as assigned in the JustGrants system, or other individual with signing authority, sign the certification.
Access the Victim Compensation Certification Form
Victim Compensation Certification: Best Practices in Completing the Form Webinar
This webinar is designed to help state victim compensation program staff learn how to accurately complete the Victim Compensation Certification form and use appropriate accounting principles to keep track of expenses.