RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2022/130 authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for and accept funding in the amount of approximately $1,188,522 from the Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program, and to execute a grant award agreement, and any extensions or amendments thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the California Department of Insurance for the investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation fraud cases for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $1,188,522. 100% State, no County match. The grant will fund salaries and benefits for Deputy District Attorneys, Senior Inspectors, Legal Assistant, Forensic Accountant, and other staff assigned to the program. Supplantation is prohibited. This revenue is budgeted in fiscal year 2022-23. Approximate grant amount is based on current fiscal year 2021-22 award. Actual grant amount for fiscal year 2022-23 is determined after application submission.
BACKGROUND:
The State Legislature has determined that one of the significant factors driving up the cost of workers' compensation insurance is fraud. While fraud is recognized as a growing problem across the country, California is an area of concerted criminal activity in insurance fraud.
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