FEES
Program fees
Program fees are based on the total number of full time equivalent (FTE) commissioned and civilian personnel authorized for
the candidate agency. These are program fees only and do not include lodging and per diem costs for the assessors who
conduct the site visit.
The Initial Enrollment Fee may be paid in a lump sum or in three equal installments. If paid in installments, the first third is due
when the Participation Agreement is submitted. The subsequent installments are due prior to the site visit.
The Annual Renewal Fee is due the on the first and second award dates with the Annual Compliance Report. The third year
Annual Renewal Fee is due prior to the re-assessment site visit.
Requests for payment extensions must be submitted and approved prior to due dates. Failure to pay the second installment of
the Initial Enrollment Fee or the Annual Renewal Fee without approval may result in termination of the process and forfeiture
of funds paid.
Number of Authorized FTE Personnel Certification Level I Certification Level II Accreditation
Initial Enrollment FeeAnnual Renewal FeeInitial Enrollment FeeAnnual Renewal FeeInitial Enrollment
FeeAnnual Renewal Fee
1 - 9 $300 $67.00 $400 $100 $500 $115
10 - 19 $600 $140 $750 $175 $1000 $250
20 - 29 $900 $215 $1100 $260 $1500 $335
30 - 49 $1100 $250 $1500 $335 $2000 $465
50 - 99 $1900 $435 $2500 $585
100 - 300 $2200 $500 $3000 $700
301 + $3600 $835
If an agency attains Certification and applies for an advanced level, the fee will be prorated.
The fees include:
1.Access to all accreditation/certifications documents and forms
2.Written directive support
3.Accreditation or certification credentials for agencies that successfully complete the process
4.Reasonable on-site assistance
The accreditation/certification process is time consuming and labor intensive. It is highly recommended that the agency NOT
complete and submit the Accreditation Participation Agreement until the agency accreditation manager has attended a few
coalition meetings and interacted with other experienced agency accreditation managers. This will afford him/her the
opportunity to understand and evaluate the time and resources necessary to complete the process.
The agency must successfully complete an on-site assessment every third year within thirty (30) days of the anniversary.
The on-site assessment team usually consists of two or three assessors, depending on the size of the agency. Although the
assessors are non-paid volunteers, the agency seeking accreditation is responsible for lodging, meals, travel expenses (if
any), and incidental expenses related to the assessment process incurred by the assessors.
OACP Membership
Candidate Agency CLEO must maintain active membership in the OACP to be eligible for accreditation program participation.