Homeland Security Dhs Improved Its Risk Based Grant Programs Allocation And Management Methods But Measuring Programs Impact On National Capabilities Remains A Challenge

Download or read book Homeland Security: DHS Improved Its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge written by William O. Jenkins and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 2002, the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has distributed over $19 billion in homeland security grants to enhance the nation¿s preparedness and response capabilities. FEMA is responsible for all preparedness efforts including allocating and managing these grants. This testimony examines: (1) the process and methods to allocate homeland security grants to state and local governments; (2) how DHS communicates with states and localities in making grant allocation decisions; (3) what challenges affect the expeditious spending of DHS grant funds by states and localities; and (4) the extent that DHS measured program outcomes as part of its efforts to monitor the expenditure of grant dollars. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.