REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 16, 2025
FROM
JASON ANDERSON, District Attorney
SUBJECT
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Grant Award Agreement with the Insurance Commissioner of the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Grant Award Agreement with the Insurance Commissioner of the California Department of Insurance to accept $1,167,829 to fund the investigation and prosecution of automobile insurance fraud and economic car theft cases in San Bernardino County, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize the Chief Deputy District Attorney to electronically sign and submit the Grant Award Agreement and any subsequent non-substantive amendments to the agreement, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Adopt Resolution, as required by the California Department of Insurance, approving the Grant Award Agreement and authorizing the Chief Deputy District Attorney to electronically sign and submit all documents, as required by the California Department of Insurance, and any subsequent non-substantive amendments to the Grant Award Agreement, subject to review by County Counsel.
4. Approve appropriation and revenue adjustments in the amount of $355,701 for the funds awarded in excess of the funds included in the District Attorney's 2025-26 budget and authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
5. Direct the Chief Deputy District Attorney to transmit the Grant Award Agreement and any subsequent non-substantive amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Michael Fermin, Chief Assistant District Attorney, 382-3662)
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