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4. DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS (Continued) Other Information (Continued) Risk and Safety Management (Continued) The City's Safety Program has been recognized by awards from the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) and the National Safety Council (NSC). The City's recognized Safety Coach Leadership Development program is at the core of these awards. This program develops a process which incorporates safety into work processes. Because this is done with workers and communicated to all levels of management, corrective action occurs quickly and effectively to provide a safer work environment. Risk Management works with departments to address any recommended corrective action. The City participates annually in the National Safety Councils Awards Program which presents achievement awards by category for occupational safety and health, safe worker and safe drivers. Twenty -five departments were recognized for maintaining a perfect record or a reduction in frequency of lost time injuries from the National Safety Council. Individual employees who serve in positions that are exposed to hazardous conditions, have a long work history without an accident, and /or contribute substantially to the safety of themselves and /or coworkers are recognized at two levels: safe worker and safe driver. Two employees were recognized in each category for safe workers and safe driving. The City held the 13th Annual Safety Expo in October, which provides training and safety awareness to all employees. The event included over 27 Health and Safety vendors in the expo with various safety demonstrations. Over 230 employees participated in the Expo. Contingent Liabilities Amounts received or receivable from grant agencies are subject to audit and adjustment by grantor agencies, principally the federal government. Any disallowed claims, including amounts already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable funds. The amount, if any, of expenditures that may be disallowed by the grantor cannot be determined at this time, although the government expects such amounts, if any, to be immaterial. There are currently several claims and lawsuits pending against the City. It is the opinion of the City Attorney and City Staff that there is no pending litigation against the City that, if decided against the City, would have a material adverse effect upon the operations of the City or that would exceed the contingency amounts set aside for such purpose. (continued) 47