REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 26, 2021
FROM
JASON ANDERSON, District Attorney
SUBJECT
Title
Grant Award Agreement for the San Bernardino County Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Grant Award Agreement with the California Insurance Commissioner to accept $2,468,805 to fund the investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation insurance fraud cases for San Bernardino County for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
2. Adopt Resolution, as required by the California Department of Insurance, authorizing the District Attorney to execute all documents and non-substantive amendments in relation to the acceptance of this Grant Award Agreement, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Approve appropriation and revenue adjustments of $14,564 for the funds awarded in excess of the funds included in the District Attorney's 2021-22 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).
4. Direct the District Attorney to transmit all Grant Award Agreement documents, including any non-substantive amendments, to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Michael Fermin, Assistant District Attorney, 382-3662)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the need for additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). This grant will provide $2,468,805 to fund the following existing positions assigned to the County's Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program (Program): (3) Deputy District Attorneys, (6) District Attorney Senior Investigators, (1) Secretary I, as well as fu...
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