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District Attorney recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget transfer increasing appropriations and revenue in the Workers’ Compensation Fraud Special Revenue Fund and the District Attorney’s Office budget by $4,803 for the additional California Department of Insurance Workers’ Compensation grant award. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: California Department of Insurance.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On October 20, 2020, the Board approved the District Attorney’s acceptance of the CDI Workers’ Compensation Fraud Program (WC) in the amount of $446,750 for grant period July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, and authorized the District Attorney to accept any subsequent grant amendments. This Program supports continued efforts in the investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation insurance fraud.
On November 12, 2020, the District Attorney’s Office received notification of additional grant funding for the WC Program, of which $4,803 was allocated to El Dorado County. This additional award will cover anticipated salary and benefit expenses pertaining to any potential Extra-Help positions dedicated to the Program. The enclosed budget transfer reconciles the additional award within the department's FY 2020-2021 budget.
ALTERNATIVES
Should the Board decline approval of the Budget Transfer, the District Attorney's budget will not accurately reflect the WC Program revenue for FY 2020-2021.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar 20-1331, October 20, 2020 - Board approved the acceptance of the CDI Workers’ Compensation Fraud (WC) Program for the July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 grant period.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change to Net County Cost associated with the additional WC award.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Upon approval, Clerk of the Board to forward executed budget transfer to the Auditor Controller’s Office.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety
CONTACT
Vern Pierson