FY2022

RISK MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

The Risk Management Division is responsible for managing the City’s property and casualty risks and selecting prudent and cost-effective solutions to minimize the financial impact of losses to the City. Risk Management also coordinates the City’s safety and OSHA programs.

The Risk Management Division strives to: 

Promote a safe and healthy work environment  Reduce costs related to accidents and injuries  Protect the resources and assets of the City of Iowa City  Manage in an efficient manner the City’s self-insured workers’ compensation, liability, and property claims

HIGHLIGHTS

Recent Accomplishments:  Updated the Risk Management web page on icgov.org to allow individuals to submit a claim against the City electronically  Documented the City’s safety program and procedures  Added close call reporting to the City’s intranet

Upcoming Challenges: 

Implement monthly facility inspections  Maintain divisions that are on the City’s safety certification program  Insurance renewals

Staffing:

FY2020

FY2021

FY2022

Total FTE’s

1.80

1.80

1.80

Staffing Level Change Summary:

There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2022 budget .

Service Level Change Summary:

There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2022 budget .

Financial Highlights:

Risk Management total expenditures are budgeted to increase by $86,581 or 5.33% due to an expected increase in claim payments in fiscal year 2022.

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