Office of Accountability and Program Support
Overview
The Office of Accountability and Program Support (OAPS) emphasizes the Department's commitment to ensuring programs operated or contracted by the Department effectively provide for the safety, well being, and treatment of youth under the state's care. The OAPS reports directly to the Chief of Staff of the Department, thereby being independent and autonomous of senior managers who have direct responsibility for program operations and contract monitoring.
Bureau of Procurement and Contract Administration
Responsible for DJJ contracting activities, approximately $320 million per annum.
- Develops procurement and contract documents upon request from appropriate Assistant Secretary’s office.
- Facilitates the procurement process.
- Provides technical assistance to Department staff with the procurement and contract processes and documents. Read more.
Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement
The quality assurance system, administered by the Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement, was established by the Florida Legislature in 1994, as part of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act. F.S. 985.632(5) that addresses the requirements of the quality assurance system.
Office of Fidelity, Accountability, and Support
Policy Development Unit
The Policy Development Unit, in conjunction with the Policy Development Workgroup, coordinates the development of statewide policies and procedures emanating from all program areas and offices within the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Unit ensures that policies and procedures are written within existing guidelines and according to established formats and that policies and procedures are advertised in the Florida Administrative Weekly as appropriate.
The Unit, in conjunction with the Forms Management Workgroup, is responsible for planning and development of forms (other than JJIS) for Department use in accordance with the Forms Management Policy (FDJJ-1001). The Unit coordinates the implementation of forms, maintains the Department's Forms Library Website, notifies staff and providers of the posting of new or revised forms, and provides technical assistance to staff in the development of forms. Read More.