In June, CIS’ $230.6 million 2022-23 fiscal year budget was unanimously adopted by the CIS Board of Trustees. There are many exciting plans for this year’s budget.

Investing in Preventing Cybercrime 

CIS is continuing to invest in helping its members to improve their cybersecurity. CIS’ Lloyd’s of London broker improved the new Tier 3 excess cyber coverage, which allowed a loosening of cybersecurity restrictions that were unpopular with members. 

In addition, CIS budgeted a cybersecurity specialist position to help members protect themselves against cybercrime. And there is some exciting news to share on that front. CIS’ former IT Manager Greg Hardin has agreed to move into this new role to support members across Oregon in implementing important cybersecurity best practices.

CIS Bring Back Critical Incident Grants

CIS’ popular workers’ compensation grant program ended when CIS entered into a partnership with SAIF for risk management services. But CIS’ Property Casualty Trust Director Dave Nelson has worked closely with SAIF leaders this past year and recently convinced them of the value of reinstituting this program — not only for its impact on workers’ compensation claims for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but also for the mental wellbeing of cities’ and counties’ public safety professionals. The grant pays for counseling services for staff impacted by a critical incident such as an officer involved shooting or jail death. 

Strategic Budget Highlights

There are many new initiatives to support CIS members. Below are a few budget highlights that are linked to CIS’ strategic goals:

  • Enhance CIS cybersecurity coverage and risk management
    • In addition to the dedicated cybersecurity specialist on staff to assist members, $75,000 of additional cyber risk consulting has been budgeted.
  • Reduce jail death claims. Facilitate medical care programs in member jails. Facilitate mental health care programs in member jails. Reduce use of force claims.
    • Pilot programs for law enforcement (one concept is to pilot software for reporting, monitoring, and auditing use of force) – $100,000
    • Body camera grants – $100,000
    • Corrections grants. The focus remains on reducing self-harm by adults in custody, and to expand telemental health services are two options being considered – $100,000
    • Corrections training for line staff – $23,500
  • Identify and prevent emerging risk issues before claims occur.
    • Risk management incentives – $75,000
    • Pilot programs to address emerging issues – $50,000
    • Swimming pool best practice and onsite assessments – $40,000
    • Evaluate dams – $33,000
  • Evaluate providers of disease management and value-based networks to drive down medical costs and increase member engagement.
    •  Propose the carve out of certain surgeries to those who opt for the Surgery
    • Provide a virtual physical therapy option through Hinge Health

Contributed by: Bill LaMarche | Public and Member Relations Manager

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