OAR 137-082-0280: Reallocation of Funds Not Applied for or Used

(1) CAMI funds that were not allocated due to an Applicant’s failure to request its CAMI funds, or an Applicant’s failure to submit a complete application, or a satisfactory Plan or failure to enter into a Grant Agreement, may be distributed to other eligible counties as a supplemental award. These funds will be offered to eligible counties on a percentage basis according to the allocation formula set forth in OAR 137-082-0240(2). As provided therein and OAR 137-082-0280, CAMI funds may be distributed in a manner that is similar to the disbursement formula used to distribute the Criminal Fines and Assessment Public Safety Fund with regard to prosecutor based victim assistant programs. (2) If an application is submitted but approval is denied, the funds will be held in the CAMI Account for that county for 12 months from the date of denial, during which time the Applicant may reapply. If the Applicant has not obtained at least conditional eligibility within the 12 month period, the funds will be distributed to other eligible counties. If the grievance procedure is underway during the 12 month period, the Applicant's funds will be held in reserve until the final decision of the Attorney General or 12 months from the date of the notification of the denial of funding, whichever is longer. Any Applicant holding funds which are the subject of an eligibility determination grievance procedure, or notice regarding appropriate use of funds, may not encumber, alienate or expend those funds unless and until the grievance procedure is concluded in favor of the Applicant. Applicants holding funds which are ultimately determined to be ineligible for use under Applicant’s Plan must return any and all grant funds to the Department within the timeframe established by the Department. (3) It is the intention of the Department to have minimal or no unobligated CAMI funds at the end of each biennium. Funds held in the CAMI Account in accordance with the above rules will be considered obligated funds until all grievances and eligibility issues have been resolved.