To use this application, are there special requirements for my computer?

• Must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x or newer.
• Must have JavaScript enabled (is enabled by default) in the browser.
• Should be able to support encryption, as the application runs on SSL (almost all new versions support encryption.)
• Adobe Acrobat 6.x or newer must be running on your PC in order to print reports.

How do I use this application?

• Once you logon, you will see your county name. Please select your action from the menu items on the left.
• If you are entering a new DAR, select "New" from the menu.
• Enter information into the form and "Save" frequently to prevent lost work due to session timeouts.
• Use the "Search" screen to access previous DAR's.
• To add conviction information to the case database, select "Add Defendant Record" from the bottom of the screen. A new screen will open. Enter the conviction data. When the entry is complete, select "Save" and the form will close and return you to the original screen. For each conviction record, repeat these steps.
• When you complete entering the data, select "Submit" to file the information.
• If there is a change to a previously submitted report, you may modify it by selecting "Update" on the search results. This will not override or delete the previous submitted report, but create a new version of the same report that can be modified and submitted.
• You can copy submitted reports from the "Search" menu. This function allows the copying of a saved report to the next reporting period. You will not need to retype the information in for each reporting period. After copying the Defendant Record information to the next period, please review and delete any records that should not be reported in the new period.
• Submitted reports can be printed, updated, or copied to the next reporting period. They cannot be deleted.
• Saved reports can be printed, updated or deleted. They cannot be copied.

Why does it take so long for the page to load?

• The length of time for a page to load depends on your company's network/ISP connection speed.

How do I print what is on my screen?

To print what is on the screen:

• Go to Page Setup/Paper Size and set the orientation to "Landscape".
• Click on the print icon or go to File/Print in the top menu bar.

How do I print the District Attorney Reporting (DAR)?

The DAR is separated into two sections for printing. Pages 1-5 contain the statistical information and are presented in a portrait format. Pages 6+ contain the Defendant/Conviction Records information and are presented in a landscape format.

To print the DAR information, use the print option by following these steps:

Select menu item "Search"

• Search for the DAR you wish to print.
• Select the DAR that you want to print, click on the version number in the column titled "Total Versions".
• Select the option print "Pg 1-5" or "Pg 6+". Pages 6+ are the Defendant Records.
• Once Adobe displays the DAR on the screen, click on the print icon or choose File/Print in the top menu bar.
• For best results, select "legal" size paper for printing "Pg 6+".

Why do program reports have to be submitted?

By the regulations, program reports shall be submitted and shall include the following:

Automobile: §2698.67(d)

1. The number of investigations initiated related to automobile insurance fraud.
2. The number of arrests related to automobile insurance fraud.
3. The number of prosecutions related to automobile insurance fraud.
4. The number of convictions related to automobile insurance fraud.
5. The dollar savings realized as a result of automobile insurance fraud case prosecutions.
6. A summary of activity directed toward the reduction of automobile insurance fraud with the following:
1. Fraud Division
2. Insurance companies

Disability and Healthcare: §2698.98.1(d)

1. The number of investigations initiated related to disability insurance fraud.
2. The number of arrests related to disability insurance fraud.
3. The number of prosecutions related to disability insurance fraud.
4. The number of convictions related to disability insurance fraud.
5. The dollar savings realized as a result of disability insurance fraud case prosecutions.
6. A summary of activity directed toward the reduction of disability insurance fraud with the following:
1. Fraud Division
2. Insurance companies

Organized Automobile(Urban): §2698.77(a)(3)

1. The number of investigations initiated and/or coordinated with the Fraud Division, California Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies.
2. The number of arrests.
3. The number of prosecutions.
4. The number of convictions.
5. The charged fraud and dollar savings realized as a result of reported prosecutions.
6. The goals and objectives achieved by the grantees as set forth in the strategic plan including an explanation of any goal not achieved as identified in the strategic plan.
7. A summary of the other activities directed toward the reduction of organized automobile insurance fraud activity in coordination with all interested insurers and other participating agencies.

Workers' Compensation: §2698.59(c) and §1872.83(i)

1. Number of investigations initiated related to workers' compensation Insurance fraud, with the number of defendants indicted;
2. Number of arrests or civil suits filed related to workers' compensation insurance fraud, with number of defendants indicted;
3. Number of prosecutions or civil suits filed related to workers' compensation insurance fraud;
4. Number of convictions or civil awards related to workers' compensation insurance fraud, with the number of defendants, number of trials, number of pleas and/or settlements indicated; names of all convicted fraud perpetrators.
5. Dollar savings realized as a result of workers' compensation insurance fraud case prosecutions, as evidenced by fines and penalty assessments ordered and collected, and restitution ordered and collected, with the number of defendants indicated;
6. Number of warrants issued; and
7. Summary of activity with respect to pursuing a reduction of workers' compensation fraud in coordination with the following:
1. Fraud Division
2. Insurance companies
3. Employers, as defined in Section 3300 of the Labor Code, who are self-insured for workers' compensation and doing business in the state.
4. Other public agencies such as Department of Industrial Relations, Employment Development Department, etc.

What are the deadlines for the various reports as required by the grant?

Automobile: §2698.67(e)

1. Expenditure Reports and Audit Reports must be submitted to the Commissioner no later than four (4) months after the close of the program period as specified in the Request for Application. A county may request an extension in the event an organization-wide audit will delay the submission of the audit.
2. Program Reports must be submitted to the Commissioner no later than two (2) months after the close of the program period as specified in the Request for Application.

Disablility and Healthcare: §2698.98.1(e)(1)

1. Expenditure Reports and Audit Reports must be submitted to the Commissioner no later than four (4) months after the close of the funding cycle as specified in the Request for Application. A county may request an extension in the event an organization-wide audit will delay the submission of the audit.
2. Program Reports must be submitted to the Commissioner no later than two (2) months after the close of the funding cycle as specified in the Request for Application.

Organized Automobile (Urban): §2698.67(e)

1. The annual reports shall be submitted to the Commissioner no later than two (2) months after the close of the grant funding cycle as specified in the application. A county may request, in writing, a single limited extension to a date certain for submission of the annual reports, in the event an organization-wide audit would delay the submission of the required report(s).

Workers' Compensation: §2698.59(d)(1)

1. Expenditure Reports and Audit Reports must be submitted to the Commissioner no later than four (4) months after the close of the program period as specified in the Request for Application. A county may report an extension of time for the submission of the Expenditure and/or Budget Report in the event an organization-wide audit will delay the submission of either or both of the said reports.
2. Bi-annual Program Reports must be submitted to the Fraud Division on or before January 31 and August 30

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