Performance Details

Department of Public Safety - Violent Crimes Compensation Board

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Mission

To mitigate the impact of violent crime in Alaska by providing financial compensation to eligible crime victims and their families.

Core Services

• Award losses compensable under Alaskan law to victims, families of victims, and others impacted by violent crime in Alaska.

Mission Results	Core Services
A: Maximize available funding for crime victim compensation  Details > TARGET #1: Achieve savings in medical expenditures	A1: Award losses compensable under Alaskan law to victims, families of victims, and others impacted by violent crime in Alaska.  Details > TARGET #1: Make a determination on eligibility within 90 days of receipt of a claim for compensation

Performance Detail

Target #1: Achieve savings in medical expenditures Medical Expenditure Savings Fiscal Year Savings FY 2021 $16,841 FY 2020 347,705 FY 2019 316,229 FY 2018 311,150 FY 2017 262,599 FY 2016 770,083 FY 2015 813,349 FY 2014 1,997,812 FY 2013 449,774 FY 2012 384,144 FY 2011 381,291 FY 2010 619,211 Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2019, there were 30 negotiated medical bills and a 100% success rate in negotiating with medical providers. This resulted in savings of $316,229. This was a slight increase from the previous fiscal year 2018 savings of $311,150. In FY 2020 there were 14 negotiated medical bills and a 100% success rate in negotiating with medical providers. This resulted in savings of $347,705.32. This was an increase from the previous fiscal year 2019.

Target #1: Make a determination on eligibility within 90 days of receipt of a claim for compensation Methodology: "Average number of days to resolution" is the average number of days required for claims determinations to be made and compensation paid to the victim. Average Number of Days to Resolution Fiscal Year Annual FY 2021 117 FY 2020 149 FY 2019 131 FY 2018 73.6 FY 2017 61.3 FY 2016 58.9 FY 2015 37.7 FY 2014 62.2 FY 2013 72.7 FY 2012 110.5 FY 2011 109.1 FY 2010 118.5 Analysis of results and challenges: Analysis of results and challenges: The length of time it takes for a claim to be processed and to receive an approval or denial determination averaged 117 days in FY2021. For Board approvals, the average approval time is 79 days. Most applications requesting assistance with funeral and burial expenses are processed and submitted to the Board for consideration within 48 hours. In FY2021 the average number of days for resolution was reduced from previous years, but there is a ongoing effort to reduce resolution times further. This performance measure is monitored and office procedures are aggressively being implemented to lower the length of time it takes for resolution.

Current as of December 2, 2021