AUDIT COMMITTEE SUMMARY
October 17, 2017
Risk Management Safety Programs
Report Issued September 12, 2017
Audit Objective
Determine if the safety programs are effectively managed to ensure that the City's exposure to loss resulting from occupational injuries/illnesses, vehicle accidents, and third-party liability claims and property loss is mitigated or contained.
Background
The Office of Risk Management's mission is to deliver a quality risk management program that focuses on the prevention of injuries, the protection of city assets, and the development and implementation of sound safety programs for all city employees and citizens.
The department's mission is achieved through management of various programs including: Safety Program and Workers' Compensation, Liability, and Commercial Insurance programs and the City's Self-Insurance Fund.
The department's Safety Coordinators work to ensure compliance with guidelines listed in their safety manual using several avenues including: 1) facilitating employee training in areas such as driver safety, job hazards, machinery safety and emergency procedures; 2) conducting facility site inspections; and 3) reviewing occupational accident reports submitted by city department supervisors.
Audit Scope & Methodology
The audit scope period was October 2015 through February 2017.
We reviewed the department's safety manuals, operating procedures, department goals and performance metrics. Additionally, we reviewed the City's Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual.
Testing criteria included the Accident Review Board (ARB) process, the subrogation process, and the processes in place by Risk Management to transfer risks to third parties.
Audit Conclusions
Overall, the safety programs are effectively managed. Risk Management has established policies and procedures to assist in promoting a safe working environment for employees and has enlisted the assistance of an insurance broker to ensure that the City is adequat...
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