Responsibilities
Risk Management is a division of the County Executive Office and is responsible for the analysis of risk exposure, implementation of risk management / safety programs, evaluation and recommendation regarding the funding of risk through self-insurance and/or deductible programs, and the administration of employee benefits programs, including Worker's Compensation, disability insurance programs and health insurances.
Risk Management's responsibilities also include review of County contracts and use agreements to assure protection of County interests; assisting the various County departments in setting standards for work safety; and coordinating the processing of claims against the County to achieve settlement of these claims within the limitations prescribed by government code and Board policy.