Consent-Law & Justice Services # 36.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 01/10/2023
- Brief Title
- California Department of Insurance Grant Funding
From:
Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Staff Contact:
Nikki Abaurrea, Chief Fiscal Admin Officer, District Attorney's Office, x4505
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $502,101 in grant funding awarded by the California Department of Insurance to support the District Attorney's Workers Compensation and Automobile Insurance Fraud programs and authorize the District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement including any and all amendments or extensions. (No general funds impact) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
- Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $502,101 in grant funding awarded by the California Department of Insurance. Yolo County District Attorney's Office was awarded $129,854 for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program and $372,247 for the Workers Compensation Insurance Fraud program; and
- Authorize the District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement including any and all amendments or extensions.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Yolo County District Attorney's office has been receiving these grants from the California Department of Insurance since fiscal year 1990-91. These grant funds are used to support the Workers Compensation and Automobile Insurance Fraud programs within the department.
In Auto Fraud, cases include but are not limited to the following: Theft of motor vehicle for financial gain, reporting a vehicle stolen for the purpose of filing a false insurance claim, switching of vehicle identification numbers to obtain title of stolen vehicle, arson, staging collisions, etc. The Automobile Insurance Fraud grant funds a DA Investigator II.
In Workers Compensation cases include but are not limited to the following; Premium Fraud, uninsured employers, claimant fraud, etc. The Workers Compensation Insurance Fraud grant funds a DA investigator II, Legal Process Clerk, and a portion of a Deputy District Attorney III.
In Auto Fraud, cases include but are not limited to the following: Theft of motor vehicle for financial gain, reporting a vehicle stolen for the purpose of filing a false insurance claim, switching of vehicle identification numbers to obtain title of stolen vehicle, arson, staging collisions, etc. The Automobile Insurance Fraud grant funds a DA Investigator II.
In Workers Compensation cases include but are not limited to the following; Premium Fraud, uninsured employers, claimant fraud, etc. The Workers Compensation Insurance Fraud grant funds a DA investigator II, Legal Process Clerk, and a portion of a Deputy District Attorney III.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The Workers Compensation and Automobile Insurance Fraud programs collaborate with all local law enforcement agencies as well as with State agencies such as DMV, EDD, and the California Department of Insurance. The Workers Compensation investigator participates in a task force that includes Northern California Counties and investigates suspected provider fraud in Sutter, Yuba, and Colusa County.
Board resolution was reviewed by County Counsel and approved to form.
Board resolution was reviewed by County Counsel and approved to form.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
No Competitive Bid
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 502,101
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 502,101
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
- State Grant Funding
- $502,101
Further explanation as needed:
Workers Compensation and Automobile Insurance Fraud programs were both included in the FY22/23 adopted budget approved 9/27/22.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | KauXue Thao | 12/27/2022 10:36 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 12/27/2022 10:38 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 12/22/2022 12:44 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 12/29/2022