HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0728.000 2012-2014 ` „ Nancy E. Crawford
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Deanna S. Sako
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County of Hawaii
Finance Department
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February 28, 2014
J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawai`i County Council
Hawai`i County Council w
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Re: Agreement with the State of Hawai`i
The Department of Human Resources Workers' Compensation Division would like to renew
their agreement with the State of Hawai`i Department of Human Resources Development to
provide workers' compensation administration services for the Department of Parks and
Recreation and for the Police Department. The service provided by the State has been a cost
effective solution in reducing the number of open claims for the County.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of
Hawai`i Human Resources Development to provide workers' compensation administrative
services.
The Department of Human Resources requests that this resolution be waived from the Finance
Committee and be placed on the March 19, 2014 Council Agenda due to the expiration of the
current agreement on March 31, 2014. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call
Sharon Toriano from the Department of Human Resources at 961-8361.
Nancy Crawford
Director of Finance
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources DATE: February 18, 2014
STAFF CONTACT: Sharon Toriano PHONE: 961-8361
A. REQUEST:
Approval authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Human
Resources Development to provide workers' compensation administration services.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The Department of Human Resources Workers' Compensation Division would like to renew its agreement
with the State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development to provide workers' compensation
administration services. The service provided by the State has been a cost effective solution in reducing the
number of open claims for the County. Lower case loads per adjuster allow for more thorough and
aggressive claims management, speedier resolution, and therefore lower claim cost. Complexity and
severity of injury are considerations to maintaining a manageable case load per adjuster. We would like to
continue to have the State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development provide workers'
compensation administration services for the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Police
Department.
** Also request to waive Finance Committee
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SIGNED: ` � `�, DATE: vii t-//y
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VALERIE T. POINDEXTER v+.."" KAREN EOFF
Chairperson -^ �, BRENDA FORD
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GREGGOR ILAGAN ZENDO KERN
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J YOSHIMOTO
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
February 28, 2014
J Yoshimoto, Council Chair
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
RE: Resolution No. 331-14 : A Resolution Authorizing the Office of the Mayor to Enter
into an Agreement with the State of Hawai`i Department of Human Resources
Development, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, to Provide Workers' Compensation Administration
Services.
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of
Hawai`i, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be
waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing
this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and
the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request
is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on
Finance for placement on its future agenda.
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Valerie T. Poindexter, Chair
Committee on Finance
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