REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 5, 2026
FROM
JASON ANDERSON, District Attorney
SUBJECT
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Grant Application for the California Department of Insurance Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program Grant
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Ratify the submission of the grant application to the California Department of Insurance for the Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program Grant, in the amount of $3,800,409 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
2. Adopt Resolution, as required by the California Department of Insurance, authorizing the Chief Deputy District Attorney to execute and electronically submit the grant application referenced in Recommendation No.1 and all related documents, including any subsequent non-substantive amendments, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Chief Deputy District Attorney to transmit any 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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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The costs of the County's Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program (Program) are fully funded by the California Department of Insurance Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program grant and matching funds are not required. The $3,800,409 requested for fiscal year 2026-27 will be used to fund existing staff and other Program related costs. Program revenue and appropriation will be included in the District Attorney's Office (Department) 2026-27 Recommended Budget (450-2672).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 1872.83 of the California ...
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