Effective: September 30, 2021
Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly
(A) The state and any political subdivision may procure a policy or policies of insurance insuring its officers and employees against liability for injury, death, or loss to person or property that occurs in the course of their employment or official responsibilities for the state or the political subdivision. The state is authorized to expend funds to pay judgments that are rendered in any court against its officers or employees and is authorized to expend funds to compromise claims for liability against its officers or employees. No insurer shall deny coverage under such a policy, and the state shall not refuse to pay judgments or compromise claims, on the ground that an automobile, truck, motor vehicle with auxiliary equipment, self-propelling equipment or trailer, aircraft, or watercraft was not being used in the course of an officer's or employee's employment or official responsibilities for the state or a political subdivision unless the officer or employee who was operating an automobile, truck, motor vehicle with auxiliary equipment, or self-propelling equipment or trailer is convicted of a violation of section 124.71 of the Revised Code as a result of the same events.
(B) Funds shall be reserved as necessary, in the exercise of sound and prudent actuarial judgment, to cover potential expense, fees, damage, loss, or other liability. The office of risk management may recommend or, if the state requests of the office of risk management, shall recommend a specific amount for any period of time that, in the opinion of the office of risk management, represents such a judgment.
(C) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the department of administrative services to purchase liability insurance for all liabilities in a single policy of insurance or to cover all liabilities under a single plan of self-insurance.
(D) Insurance procured by the state pursuant to this section shall be procured as provided in division (G) of section 125.02 of the Revised Code.
(E) For purposes of liability insurance procured under this section to cover the operation of a motor vehicle by a prisoner for whom the insurance is procured, "employee" includes a prisoner in the custody of the department of rehabilitation and correction who is enrolled in a work program that is established by the department pursuant to section 5145.16 of the Revised Code and in which the prisoner is required to operate a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4509.01 of the Revised Code, and who is engaged in the operation of a motor vehicle in the course of the work program.
(F) All contributions collected by the director of administrative services under division (H) of this section shall be deposited into the risk management reserve fund created in section 9.823 of the Revised Code to the credit of the liability program.
(G) Reserves shall be maintained in the risk management reserve fund to the credit of the liability program in any amount that is necessary and adequate, in the exercise of sound and prudent actuarial judgment, to cover potential liability claims, expenses, fees, or damages. Money in the fund may be applied to the payment of liability claims that are filed against the state in the court of claims and determined in the manner provided in Chapter 2743. of the Revised Code. The director of administrative services may procure the services of a qualified actuarial firm for the purpose of recommending the specific amount of money that is required to maintain adequate reserves for a specified period of time.
(H) The director of administrative services shall collect from each state agency or any participating state body its contribution to the liability program for the purpose of purchasing insurance or administering self-insurance programs for coverage authorized under this section. The amount of the contribution shall be determined by the director, with the approval of the director of budget and management. It shall be based upon actuarial assumptions and the relative risk and loss experience of each state agency or participating state body. The amount of the contribution also shall include a reasonable sum to cover administrative costs of the department of administrative services. The amounts collected pursuant to this division shall be deposited in the risk management reserve fund to the credit of the liability program.
Last updated July 29, 2021 at 3:19 PM
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Section 9.01 | Official Records - Preserving and Maintaining.
Section 9.02 | Inspection and Review of Financial Institution Records.
Section 9.03 | Newsletters of Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.04 | State Funds for Nontherapeutic Abortion Benefits.
Section 9.041 | Childbirth Preferred Over Abortion.
Section 9.06 | Private Operation and Management of Initial Intensive Program Prison.
Section 9.07 | Correctional Facility to House Out-of-State Prisoners.
Section 9.08 | Improper Internet Access - Private Correctional Facilities.
Section 9.10 | Facsimile Signature Defined.
Section 9.11 | Public Officials Using Facsimile Signature.
Section 9.12 | Validity of Instrument With Facsimile Signature.
Section 9.13 | Highway Project Not Located Within Subdivision Boundaries.
Section 9.14 | Loss of Funds Occasioned by Use of Duly Adopted Facsimile Signature.
Section 9.15 | Burial or Cremation of Body at Expense of Township or Municipal Corporation.
Section 9.16 | Governmental Use of Distributed Ledger Technology.
Section 9.21 | Policies Regarding Political Subdivisions That Hold Credit Card Accounts.
Section 9.22 | Use of Debit Card Accounts.
Section 9.23 | Disbursements by Government Entities Definitions.
Section 9.231 | Disbursements Over $25,000 - Contract Required - Exceptions.
Section 9.232 | Contract for Disbursements.
Section 9.233 | Recipient of Disbursements Entitled Only to Contract Payment Earned.
Section 9.234 | Records and Reports by Recipient - Financial Review - Financial Audit.
Section 9.235 | Records Open to Government Inspection.
Section 9.236 | Recipient to Repay Excess Payment - Civil Action to Recover.
Section 9.237 | Rules Governing Terms of Disbursement Contracts.
Section 9.238 | Form for Financial Reviews and Rules for Audit Reports.
Section 9.239 | Allocation of Federal Energy Efficient Building Deduction.
Section 9.24 | Findings for Recovery.
Section 9.241 | Civil Action for Recovery of Money.
Section 9.242 | Debarred Vendors; Participation in State Contracts.
Section 9.25 | Purchase of Surplus Commodities From Federal Government.
Section 9.26 | Gifts or Grants of Federal Property.
Section 9.27 | State Contracts - Invalid Terms and Conditions.
Section 9.28 | Competitive Solicitation as Public Record.
Section 9.29 | Multi-Year Asset Management Professional Service Contracts.
Section 9.30 | Public Utility Service Without Bidding and Notice.
Section 9.31 | Erroneous Bids.
Section 9.311 | Bonds Accompanying Bid to Be Executed by Approved Surety.
Section 9.312 | Factors to Determine Whether Bid Is Responsive and Bidder Is Responsible.
Section 9.313 | Reduction of Performance Bond After Substantial Performance.
Section 9.314 | Purchasing Services or Supplies by Reverse Auction.
Section 9.316 | Injunctive Relief.
Section 9.317 | Purchase of Supplies or Services by Reverse Auction.
Section 9.32 | Notification of Surety and Agent of Construction Contract Award.
Section 9.33 | Construction Management Services Definitions.
Section 9.331 | Notice of Accepting Bids for Construction Manager or Construction Manager at Risk.
Section 9.332 | Selection of and Contract With Construction Manager.
Section 9.333 | Financial Assurance to Be Provided by Construction Manager.
Section 9.334 | Evaluation of Most Qualified Proposals; Pricing Proposals; Contract Negotiations.
Section 9.335 | Construction of Statutes With Other Code Provisions.
Section 9.34 | Fiscal Year and Period of State and Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.35 | Contracts for Ministerial Duties by Public Officials.
Section 9.36 | Contract for Services of Fiscal and Management Consultants.
Section 9.361 | Payroll Deduction Benefit Program.
Section 9.37 | Direct Deposits.
Section 9.38 | Deposit of Public Moneys.
Section 9.39 | Liability for Public Money Received or Collected - Unclaimed Money.
Section 9.40 | Payroll Deduction for United States Savings Bonds.
Section 9.41 | Payroll Accounts.
Section 9.42 | Municipal Income Tax Deductions.
Section 9.43 | Savings in Share Accounts in Chartered Credit Unions Deductions.
Section 9.44 | Prior Public Service Counted in Computing Vacation Leave.
Section 9.441 | Continuing Rights or Benefits for Prior Service.
Section 9.45 | Nonprofit Debt Pooling Company Deductions.
Section 9.46 | u.s. Olympic Participation Leave.
Section 9.47 | Certificate of Compliance With Affirmative Action Programs.
Section 9.48 | Joint Purchasing Programs.
Section 9.481 | Residency Requirements Prohibited for Certain Employees.
Section 9.482 | Contracting for Services Between Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.483 | Sale and Leaseback Agreements.
Section 9.49 | Transparency in Contracts Between State and Private Attorneys.
Section 9.492 | Contingency Fee Contract With Private Attorney.
Section 9.493 | Contract With Private Attorney Outside Ohio.
Section 9.494 | Publication of Contract.
Section 9.495 | Annual Report.
Section 9.496 | Applicability.
Section 9.498 | Legislative Intent.
Section 9.50 | Display of the Pow/mia Flag During Normal Business Hours at Public Buildings.
Section 9.54 | Accessibility Signs.
Section 9.55 | Installation of Teletypewriters for Deaf or Hearing-Impaired at State Agencies.
Section 9.56 | Plans and Drawings for Public Buildings Filed With County Recorder.
Section 9.57 | Closure of Places of Worship.
Section 9.58 | Court Settlements That Conflict With the Revised Code.
Section 9.61 | Residency Not Required for Fire Chief.
Section 9.62 | Purchase of Police Dog or Horse.
Section 9.63 | Compliance With Lawful Requests Under Patriot Act.
Section 9.65 | Annuity Program for Volunteer Fire Fighters.
Section 9.661 | Liens to Secure Performance on Development Loans and Property Tax Incentives.
Section 9.67 | Restrictions on Owner of Professional Sports Team That Uses a Tax-Supported Facility.
Section 9.68 | Regulation of Arms Prohibited - Challenging Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.69 | Duties and Status of Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 9.70 | Permission for Street on Lands of Public Institution.
Section 9.73 | Public Employer Inquiries Regarding Criminal Background.
Section 9.74 | Victims of Dissemination of Image.
Section 9.75 | Requirement for Employment of Local Laborers Prohibited.
Section 9.76 | Boycott Provisions in Certain Contracts.
Section 9.78 | Determination of Effect of Criminal Conviction by Licensing Authority.
Section 9.79 | Limitations on Initial License Refusal.
Section 9.80 | Contribution to Charity Deductions.
Section 9.81 | Payroll Deduction Plans.
Section 9.82 | Risk Management and Insurance Programs Definitions.
Section 9.821 | Office of Risk Management.
Section 9.822 | Insurance and Bonds.
Section 9.823 | Risk Management Reserve Fund.
Section 9.83 | Liability Insurance for Public Employees.
Section 9.833 | Self-Insurance Program for Health Care Benefits.
Section 9.835 | Energy Price Risk Management Contract.
Section 9.84 | Witness Has Right of Counsel - Participation in Hearing Limited.
Section 9.85 | Immunity of Public Officers and Employees Definitions.
Section 9.86 | Immunity of Public Officers and Employees.
Section 9.87 | Indemnification of Public Officers and Employees.
Section 9.871 | Indemnification of Correctional Employee.
Section 9.88 | Immunity of Federal Law Enforcement Officers.
Section 9.90 | Purchase or Procurement of Insurance for Educational Employees.
Section 9.91 | Placement or Purchase of Tax-Sheltered Annuity for Educational Employees.
Section 9.911 | Annuity Contracts and Custodial Accounts.
Section 9.92 | Citizens' Reward Program.
Section 9.94 | Fractionalized Interests in Any One or More Public Obligations.
Section 9.95 | Maximum or Maximum Average Annual Interest Rate on Public Securities.
Section 9.96 | Issue Public Securities.
Section 9.97 | Exemption of Bond Interest From Income Tax.
Section 9.98 | Bond Financing Definitions.
Section 9.981 | Applicability.