To: Board of Supervisors
From: District Attorney
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing the Execution of State of California Standard Agreement Nos. 0000000364 and 0000000390 with the California Employment Development Department Regarding the Provision and Receipt of Employment Records Pursuant to California Unemployment Insurance Code Sections 1095(i) and 1095(o)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent, and/or designees thereof, to execute State of California Standard Agreement Nos. 0000000364 and 0000000390 with the California Employment Development Department, and any amendments thereto, along with any and all other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate for the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office to accept and secure the provision and receipt of certain employment records for the purpose of conducting felony crime and Workers’ Compensation Fraud investigations; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the attached resolution for submission to the State.B
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
State of California, Employment Development Department
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office requests certain employment records from the California Employment Development Department pursuant to California Unemployment Insurance Code Sections 1095(i) and 1095(o) for the purpose of conducting felony crime and Workers’ Compensation Fraud investigations. Execution of State of California Standard Agreement Nos. 0000000364 and 0000000390 will allow for the electronic transfer of employment records from the California Employment Development Department to the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office Investigation for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025.
Accordingly, staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent, and/or designees thereof, to execute State of California Standard Agreement Nos. 0000000364 and 0000000390 with the California Employment Development Department, and any amendments thereto, along with any and all other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate for the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office to accept and secure the provision and receipt of certain employment records for the purpose of conducting felony crime and Workers’ Compensation Fraud investigations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The maximum amount payable under State of California Standard Agreement Nos. 0000000364 and 0000000390 is Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Six Dollars and Six Cents ($7,706.06) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. Funding for State of California Standard Agreement Nos. 0000000364 and 0000000390 is available through the Worker’s Compensation Fraud program. As a result, adoption of the attached resolution will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by creating opportunities to enforce laws and regulations to protect residents and building inter-jurisdictional and regional cooperation.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of State of California Standard Agreement Nos. 0000000364 and 0000000390 with the California Employment Development Department regarding the provision and receipt of certain employment records pursuant to California Unemployment Insurance Code Sections 1095(i) and 1095(o). However, this alternative is not recommended since it will not aid in increasing efficiency for case investigations for the regional Insurance Fraud Unit.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. State of California Standard Agreement No. 0000000364
2. State of California Standard Agreement No. 0000000390
3. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of State of California Standard Agreement Nos. 0000000364 and 0000000390 with the California Employment Development Department Regarding the Provision and Receipt of Employment Records Pursuant to California Unemployment Insurance Code Sections 1095(i) and 1095(o)
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
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