DATE: October 19, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Lisa A. Smittcamp, District Attorney
SUBJECT: Retroactive Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program Grant Application and Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Retroactively authorize the District Attorney's previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Department of Insurance (CDI) for continuation of the Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 ($321,051); and
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to execute retroactive Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, for continued funding of the Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program with the CDI, for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 ($180,365); and
3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2021-22 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $2,013 in the District Attorney's Special Revenue Fund 0060, CDI Disability and Healthcare Fraud Program, Org 1102 (4/5 vote); and
4. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2021-22 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $2,013 in the District Attorney-Grants Org 2862 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with these actions, which will allow for the continuation of the Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program through June 30, 2022. To meet the grant filing deadline, the application was submitted to the CDI contingent on your Board's approval. The CDI requires the District Attorney to be the designated official authorized to sign the recommended Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, so the second recommended action authorizes the District Attorney to sign the grant agreement. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended actions are not approved, this program will not be funded for FY 2021-22. The loss of this grant will result in the elimina...
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