2009 Kitsap County Budget Book - Kitsap County Government

RISK MANAGEMENT
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Purpose:
The Risk Management Division’s mission is to protect the County against the financial consequences of
accidental losses which are catastrophic in nature, and to preserve County assets and public service capabilities from
destruction or depletion; to minimize the total long term cost to the County of all activities related to the identification,
prevention and control of accidental losses and the consequences, and to assist departments in the establishment of a
safe work environment in which employees, as well as members of the general public, can enjoy safety and security in the
course of their daily activities.
The Risk Management Division, under the direction and jurisdiction of the Department of Administrative
Services, is responsible for administering the County’s self-insured workers compensation program,
participation in the Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP), safety and health programs, insurance
procurement, loss control, claims handling, accident investigations, adjusting services, contract review, and special
projects as assigned. The division is funded through the Workers Compensation and Self-Insurance Funds.
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2008 Accomplishments:
• Implementing a liability claims database
• Developing an inventory of County properties
• Develop internal capability for managing Workers’ Compensation claims
• Transitioning to self-administration of Workers’ Compensation claims during the 2005-2006 biennium.
2009 Goals and Objectives:
• Reduce staffing load
• Implement on-line safety training
• Reduce insurance rates
V. Program Overview:
PROGRAM BUDGET
Revenues:
2009 Budget
Beginning Fund Balance $376,313
Taxes -
Intergovernmental -
Charges for Services -
Miscellaneous 3,917,865
Other Sources -
TOTAL $ 4,294,178
Expenditures:
2009 Budget
Ending Fund Balance $551,414
Salaries & Benefits 603,787
Supplies 16,500
Services & Charges 3,074,461
Intergovernmental -
Capital -
Interfund 48,016
TOTAL $4,294,178
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