REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 23, 2025
FROM
JASON ANDERSON, District Attorney
SUBJECT
Title
Grant Award Agreement with the California Insurance Commissioner for the Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Grant Award Agreement with the Insurance Commissioner of the State of California, to accept $3,286,077, to fund the investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation insurance fraud 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 Grant Award 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 and any subsequent non-substantive amendments to the Grant Award Agreement, subject to review by County Counsel.
4. Authorize the addition of one new position classified as a Paralegal, Technical and Inspection Unit, Range 49, for an estimated annual cost of $110,270 (Salary - $70,686, Benefits - $39,584), to assist the Deputy District Attorneys with the prosecution of workers' compensation insurance fraud.
5. Approve appropriation and revenue adjustments of $206,814 for 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).
6. 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. ...
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