Risk office asks for dedicated financial analyst to manage $65M self‑insured programs

Michael, the county plan administrator for risk management, told the court the self‑insurance programs have grown substantially and currently move more than $65,000,000 of county funds per year. “This position will allow us to have a better view, long range, a better strategic view of all of the self funded projects,” he said, describing duties including detailed claims analysis and forecasting for two‑ to five‑year outlooks.

Amanda confirmed the position is included in the preliminary budget but noted the court must decide whether its cost should be charged to the general fund or the internal service/self‑insurance fund. Commissioners discussed pros and cons of each funding approach: shifting the position to the internal service fund would spread costs across all county positions paid via a funding factor, while leaving it in the general fund would affect the ad valorem rate.