DATE: December 9, 2025
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, 2025 through June 30, 2026 ($577,105);
2. Approve retroactive Grant Award Agreement for continued funding of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program with CDI, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 ($446,658);
3. Adopt Resolution retroactively authorizing the District Attorney, or her designee, to execute retroactive Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments, and accepting all liability arising out of the performance of the Grant Agreement;
4. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $41,658 in the District Attorney's Special Revenue Fund 0060, CDI Automobile Fraud Program, Org 1104 (4/5 vote); and
5. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $41,658 in the District Attorney-Grants Org 2862 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no additional increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions, which will allow for the continuation of the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program through June 30, 2026. 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 third recommended action adopts a resolution retroactively authorizing the District Attorney, or her designee, to execute the recommended ...
Click here for full text