Results and Reporting

The result of receiving FY 2008 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds for in-house analysis or for analysis of samples by accredited fee-for-service laboratories should be a demonstrated reduction in the number of DNA database samples awaiting DNA analysis as of September 30, 2008. If funds are awarded for data review of DNA profiles generated from DNA database samples by an accredited fee-for-service laboratory, the backlog of such profiles awaiting review is expected to be reduced by the end of the grant period. 

Each State that receives funding under this program must submit quarterly performance metrics reports, quarterly financial status reports, and semi-annual progress reports. Each award recipient also must submit a final report. The report must include a summary and assessment of the program carried out with the award. It must also cite the number of DNA database samples that were analyzed during the award period with award funds, the number of DNA profiles generated by fee-for-service vendors that were reviewed during the award period with award funds, the number of DNA profiles entered into CODIS as a result of the award, and the number of CODIS hits generated from the profiles entered into CODIS as a result of the award.

To assist in fulfilling the Department's responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), P. L. 103-62, award recipients are required to collect and report data relevant to the following program objective and performance measure on a quarterly basis to OJP.

Program Objective: To reduce the backlog of convicted offender and/or arrestee DNA samples (DNA database samples)

Performance Measure: Percent reduction in the convicted offender DNA sample backlog.

For Analysis of DNA Database Samples:

  1. The number of DNA database samples awaiting DNA analysis at the beginning of the award period.
  2. The number of DNA database samples analyzed using FY 2008 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds. 
  3. The number of DNA profiles from DNA database samples developed using FY 2008 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds entered into CODIS and NDIS. 
  4. The number of CODIS Hits (LDIS, SDIS, NDIS, forensic hits, offender hits, and investigations aided) resulting from profiles developed with FY 2008 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds.

For Data Review of DNA Profiles Generated by Fee-for-Service Vendors From DNA Database Samples:

  1. The number of DNA profiles from DNA database samples awaiting data review at the beginning of the award period, due to lack of laboratory resources. 
  2. The number of DNA profiles from DNA database samples reviewed using FY 2009 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds. 
  3. The number of reviewed DNA profiles from DNA database samples entered into CODIS and NDIS using FY 2008 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds. 
  4. The number of CODIS Hits (LDIS, SDIS, NDIS, forensic hits, offender hits and investigations aided) resulting from DNA profiles from DNA database samples reviewed with FY 2008 Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds.