REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 23, 2024
FROM
VICTOR TORDESILLAS, Deputy Executive Officer, Risk Management Department
SUBJECT
Title
Budget Adjustments to Increase Appropriation for the Special Districts Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $1,500,000 to fund the costs associated with Special Districts Workers' Compensation expenses, such as temporary and permanent disability payments, legal expenses, and other services.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post budget adjustments to the Risk Management Department 2023-24 budget, as indicated in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Victor Tordesillas, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5429)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The increase in appropriation as detailed below will be funded by the Risk Management Department's (Risk Management) Special Districts Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund (4104) using Available Unrestricted Net Position. This fund is sustained by Board of Supervisors (Board) approved rates charged to Board-Governed Special Districts. This item authorizes the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the following 2023-24 budget adjustments necessary to fund these costs:
Cost Center
Commitment Item
Description
Action
Amount
7310004104
52002605
Temporary Disability/Loss Earnings
Increase
$250,000
7310004104
52002610
Permanent Disability/Pain & Suffering
Increase
$450,000
7310004104
52002645
Medical Treatment/Medical Expense
Increase
$650,000
7310004104
52002550
Appellant Legal/Plaintiff Legal Fees
Increase
$...
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