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District Attorney recommending the Board:
1) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 017-2019 authorizing the District Attorney to execute a Grant Award Agreement with the California Department of Insurance for the High Impact Insurance Fraud Program for Fiscal Year 2018-19 in the amount of $60,000, including any extensions or amendments thereof which would not increase net county costs; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer increasing revenue and expense appropriations in the District Attorney's operating budget by $60,000 for expert witness services. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: California Department of Insurance.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) administers the High Impact Insurance Fraud Program for the enhanced investigation and prosecution of insurance fraud. To be awarded High Impact Insurance Fraud Program funds, the insurance fraud case must have a suspected loss over $1,000,000 and meet qualifying case requirements.
The District Attorney has applied for and received funding in support of the investigation and prosecution of an existing insurance fraud case. Funding will be used to pay professional services costs directly related to the case. The grant performance period is July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019.
A signed resolution is required in order for the District Attorney to execute the Grant Award Agreement.
Approval of these recommendations will allow the District Attorney's Office to receive these grant funds which will support their consumer protection efforts.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change to Net County County. There is no matching requirement relative to this grant.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Upon approval, Clerk of the Board to:
1) Return one certified copy of the resolution to the CAO Central Fisc...
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