b"Risk ManagementMission StatementThe goal and function of the Countys Risk Management & Safety Program is to apply generally accepted risk managementprinciples, in partnership with all departments within the County to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Countysemployees and the citizens it serves, its property, assets, and other resources.Goals and ObjectivesImplementing the new Fleet Safety PolicyHelping two (2) new key employees get their Advanced Safety CerticationWorking on a package policy for our P&I InsuranceEstablish an Executive Risk CommitteeDepartment DescriptionThe Risk Management Department has three (3) full-time employees. Our main task is managing and administering all theinsurance and claims for the County other than employee benets. Risk Management also coordinates all safety & defensivedriving training for the County. Our department works closely with all County departments to correct hazards and or humanbehavior in the workplace and any potential hazards to the public as well.Performance MeasuresThe number of annual recordable Workers Compensation ClaimsThe number of preventable auto accidents by departmentWorkers Compensation Claim payouts by departmentBudget Highlights and Special NotesThe overall intent of our budget is to be able to fund our Property & Casualty and self-insured workers' compensation programwhile being able to adequately train employees and eectively manage our insurance program, claims and exposures.Expenditures Summary$4,249,306 -$333,559(-7.28% vs. prior year)Beaufort County, SC | Budget Book 2024 Page 352"