DATE: November 28, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Lisa A. Smittcamp, District Attorney
SUBJECT: Retroactive Automobile Insurance Fraud Program Grant Application and Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Retroactively approve and authorize the District Attorney's previous submittal of a grant application to the State of California, Department of Insurance (CDI) for continuation of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 ($559,693);
2. Adopt Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the District Attorney, or her designee, to execute retroactive Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, for continued funding of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program with the CDI, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 ($395,060);
3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $19,454 in the District Attorney's Special Revenue Fund 0060, CDI Automobile Fraud Program, Org 1104 (4/5 vote); and
4. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $19,454 in the District Attorney-Grants Org 2862 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no additional increase in Net County Cost associated with these actions, which will allow for the continuation of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program through June 30, 2024. The Automobile Insurance Fraud Program application was submitted to meet the State's deadline, contingent on your Board's approval. The CDI requires the District Attorney, or her designee, to be the designated official authorized to sign the recommended Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, so the second recommended action adopts a resolution retroactively authorizing the District Attorney, or her designee, to execute the recommended grant agreement, which was signed on October 13, 2023. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
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