Grant award for California DOI Automobile Insurance Fraud Program ($143,500)
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the District Attorney to apply for and, if awarded, receive a California DOI automobile insurance fraud grant of up to $253,000 for FY 2026‑27, with an anticipated award of $143,500.
What's happening
- The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the District Attorney to apply for and, if awarded, receive a California DOI automobile insurance fraud grant of up to $253,000 for FY 2026‑27, with an anticipated award of $143,500.
- The Board approved authority to extend the grant term through Dec. 31, 2027, or increase the award by up to $50,000, subject to concurrence from Risk Management, County Counsel, and Auditor‑Controller.
- The Board determined the grant actions are not subject to CEQA because they involve only fiscal mechanisms, not a specific project.
Why it matters
The grant provides funding to combat automobile insurance fraud, protecting consumers and reducing costs for taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the County Administration Building, Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara.
Email: Submit comments by email to sbcob@countyofsb.org before 5:00 PM the day before the meeting.
Submit comment: Email your comment as described above.
Decision update
Passed
The item “Grant award for California DOI Automobile Insurance Fraud Program ($143,500)” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.