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The Office of Program
Accountability (OPA) 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 OPA 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.
The quality assurance system, which is
administered by the Bureau of Quality Improvement, was
established by the Florida Legislature in 1994, as part of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act.
F.S. 985.632(5) addresses the requirements of the quality assurance system.
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Responsible for DJJ contracting activities,
approximately $320 million per annum.
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Develops procurement and contract
documents upon request from appropriate Assistant
Secretary’s office.
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Facilitates the procurement process.
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Provides technical assistance to
Department staff with the procurement and contract processes
and documents.
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The Loss Prevention Unit coordinates safety policies and procedures for all offices,
services, and programs operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Workplace
safety for all employees is of paramount importance and this office is responsible
for overseeing the implementation of strategies and initiatives that will protect
employees, lower Worker's Compensation claims, and increase productive work time for
all staff. Mandatory safety training is provided in conjunction with the Department's
Staff Development and Training Office. The Safety Coordinator also ensures that
regular and periodic facility and equipment safety inspections of Department facilities
occur and provides technical assistance and training as needed.
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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.
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The Administrative Review Unit reviews incidents that are reported to the
Central Communications Center (CCC) that involve youth, state and/or contracted employees,
and/or facilities, programs, or offices that are owned, operated, or contracted by the Department.
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