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93.041:  Special Programs for the Aging: Title VII, Chapter 3: Programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Objectives:  To support activities to develop, strengthen, and carry out programs for the prevention and treatment of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including (1) Providing for public education and outreach to identify and prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (2) ensuring the coordination of services provided by area agencies on aging with services instituted under the State adult protection service program; (3) promoting the development of information and data systems, including elder abuse reporting systems, to quantify the extent of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in the State; (4) conducting analyses of State information concerning elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and identifying unmet service, enforcement, or intervention needs; (5) conducting training for individuals, professionals, and paraprofessionals, in relevant fields on the identification, prevention, and treatment of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with particular focus on prevention and enhancement of self determination and autonomy; (6) providing technical assistance to programs that provide or have the potential to provide services for victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and for family members of the victims; (7) conducting special and on going training, for individuals involved in serving victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, on the topics of self determination, individual rights, State and Federal requirements concerning confidentiality, and other topics determined by a State agency to be appropriate; and (8) promoting the development of an elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation system — (A) that includes a State elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation law that includes provisions for immunity, for persons reporting instances of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, from prosecution arising out of such reporting, under any State or local law; (B under which a State agency — (i) on receipt of a report of know or suspected instances of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, shall promptly initiate an investigation to substantiate the accuracy of the report; and (ii) on a finding of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, shall take steps, including appropriate referral, to protect the health and welfare of the abused, neglected or exploited older individuals.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

93.041 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  All States and U.S. Territories which have State Agencies on Aging designated by the governors.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Older individuals, especially those older individuals with the greatest social needs and those with the greatest economic needs.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with 45 CFR, Parts 74 and 92.

93.041 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is subject to the State Plan Coordination Section of E.O. 12372. State plans are covered under this Section, but Intergovernmental Consultation Review is excluded. This program requires coordination in accordance with 45 CFR, 74 and 92. The standard application forms, as furnished by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), must be used for this program.

Application Procedure:  Consult the appropriate Regional Office for State application instructions. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.)

Award Procedure:  The Administration on Aging awards funds through a statutory formula to State Agencies on Aging.

Deadlines:  Funds are awarded to State Agencies on Aging based on the Federal fiscal year.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  From 30 to 45 days.

Appeals:  Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR, Part 16.

Renewals:  Applications are submitted for a 2-, 3-, or 4-year period and are revised as necessary.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Awards are made on a non-competitive basis. State grants are awarded upon approval of a State Plan.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  From $2,958 to 469,986; $81,543.

93.041 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 93.042 Special Programs for the Aging: Title VII, Chapter 2: Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals;
• 93.043 Special Programs for the Aging: Title III, Part F: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services;
• 93.044 Special Programs for the Aging: Title III, Part B: Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers;
• 93.045 Special Programs for the Aging: Title III, Part C: Nutrition Services;
• 93.046 Special Programs for the Aging: Title III, Part D: In-Home Services for Frail Older Individuals;
• 93.047 Special Programs for the Aging: Title VI, Part A, Indian Programs.

93.041 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fifty-six grants were awarded to States and related jurisdictions in fiscal year 1999, and the same is anticipated in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 serving more than 100,000 older persons. Conducted activities such as public education about ways in which older people are victimized, counseling and assistance for older people, technical assistance and training for professionals that provide assistance to older victims and promote coordination between professionals and agencies.

93.041 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Formula Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $4,732,000; FY 00 est $4,732,000; and FY 01 est $4,732,000 (funds are earmarked for Title III).

Budget Account Number:  75-0142-0-1-506.

Authorization:  Older Americans Act of 1965, Title III, Parts A and G, Public Law 89-73, as amended; Public Law 90-42, 81 Stat. 106; Public Law 91-69, 83 Stat. 108; Public Law 93-29, 87 Stat. 30; Public Law 93-351, 88 Stat. 357; Public Law 94-135, 89 Stat. 713; Public Law 95-65, 91 Stat. 269; Public Law 95-478, 92 Stat. 1513; Public Law 97-115, 95 Stat. 1595; Public Law 98-459, 98 Stat. 1767; Public Law 100-175, 101 Stat. 926; Section 705, Public Law 100-628; 42 U.S.C. 3022-3030(p); Public Law 102-375.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  45 CFR 74 and 45 CFR 1321.

93.041 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Regional Administrator, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.)

Headquarters Office:  Mr. Edwin L. Walker, Director, Office of Program Operations and Development Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20201. Phone: (202) 619-1828. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.041 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  No matching is required. The statistical factor used for fund allocation is the State population of persons 60 years of age and over and the source is the most recent data available to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. In addition, minimum allotments are established for States. Statistical factors for eligibility do not apply to this program. This program has maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements. See funding agency for further details.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  State agencies must obligate funds within the fiscal year for which they are appropriated.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds are awarded to States Agencies on Aging to develop and enhance comprehensive and coordinated programs for the prevention and treatment of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, consistent with relevant State law and coordinated with State adult protective service activities. A State plan covering 2, 3, or 4 years, with annual revisions as necessary, must be submitted for approval to the assistant Secretary on Aging. Funds are used to develop, strengthen, and carry out activities for prevention and treatment of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.

93.041 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  SF 269 Financial Status Report (Quarterly), and the Annual Program Performance Report.

Audits:  Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 74 and 92.

Records:  Records must be maintained for 3 years.