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Golden State Risk Management Authority
Risk Management Accreditation Program
FY 2026–27 · A Voluntary Best Practices Program
RMAP rewards the risk management work your agency is already doing. Earn back up to 10% of your annual contribution by documenting the policies, training, and safety practices that keep your people and your budget protected. We have redesigned the program as a continuous learning initiative — our Risk Control team works alongside you all year, not just at the deadline.
How the award works
RMAP is scored on a 100-point system across two documentation rounds. Your total score sets your award percentage.
| Total points earned | Award | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 60–69 | 1% | Program entry — you are on the board. |
| 70–79 | 4% | Core policies and training documented. |
| 80–89 | 5% | Strong best-practice coverage. |
| 90–99 | 7% | Nearly complete across both rounds. |
| 100+ | 10% | Full Accreditation — plus entry into the PARMA conference drawing. |
Award caps. Awards are capped at $50,000 per member agency per year for a score below the 10% tier, and $75,000 per member agency per year when the 10% maximum score is achieved.
Points can be deducted in areas showing no progress based on your previous Recommendations Report(s).
Full Accreditation earns a bonus. All Members achieving full Accreditation are entered into a drawing; one Member receives complimentary attendance for up to two (2) attendees at the Public Agency Risk Management Association (PARMA) Conference.
Four mandatory qualifications
These four items are required. Failure to complete any one of them disqualifies your agency from the current year’s RMAP — regardless of how many points you earn elsewhere.
1Annual Policy Review
Complete the review and submit any necessary changes. Done in the Member Portal. Worth 5 points.
2Risk Partnership Meeting
An annual Proactive/Reactive Risk Partnership Meeting with your designated Risk Control staff. Worth 6 points.
3Actual Payroll Questionnaire
Complete the APQ. Points are awarded for completing it and for completing it by the deadline.
4Renewal Questionnaire
Complete the RQ. Points are awarded for completing it and for completing it by the deadline.
Key dates
An Open Forum is held before each section comes due — bring your questions, or just listen in. Gold rows are hard deadlines.
- July 1Start of Fiscal Year
- Aug. 26Open Forum #1
- Sept. 1Letter of Intent due Due
- Sept. 30Open Forum #2
- Oct. 21–23GSRMA Conference
- Oct. 28Open Forum #3
- Nov. 13Compliance Documentation due, end of business Due
- Jan. 27Open Forum #4
- Mar. 1Best Practices Documentation due, end of business Due
Turn documents in early if you want a second look. Anything submitted on March 1 is not eligible for re-submittal. After Recommendation Reports are made available, any re-submittal of Round One documents is final as of the Round Two due date.
Round One — Compliance Documentation
30 points total · Due November 13, end of business. Resources for each area are available in the Member Portal. Expand any item to see exactly how it is scored and what to name your upload. Grading and Recommendation Reports may take several weeks to complete.
Policies & Procedures
Injury & Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)3 pts
Your IIPP meets Cal/OSHA requirements and is reviewed annually.
- Identifies Responsible Party.25
- System to Ensure Compliance.25
- Method for Communication.25
- Procedure for Hazard Assessment.5
- Accident / Exposure Investigation.5
- Hazard Correction.5
- Training on IIPP.25
- Recordkeeping.25
- Annual Review / Updates.25
Upload titled as: EntityName_IIPP
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)3 pts
Your EAP meets Cal/OSHA requirements and is reviewed annually.
- Procedure for Reporting.5
- Evacuation Procedures / Routes.5
- Procedures for Critical OperationsIf applicable
- Accounting for All Employees.5
- Rescue / Medical Duties.5
- Communication / Contact Persons.25
- Training on the EAP.5
- Annual Review / Updates.25
Upload titled as: EntityName_EAP
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP)3 pts
Your WVPP includes an Incident Log, meets Cal/OSHA requirements, and is reviewed annually.
- Identifies Responsible Party.25
- Procedure to Involve Employees.25
- Procedure for Reporting.25
- Procedure for Responding.5
- Corrective Measures.5
- Training on WVPP.5
- Incident Log.5
- Annual Review / Updates.25
Upload titled as: EntityName_WVPP
Return-to-Work Program3 pts
Your Return-to-Work Program includes the Interactive Process.
- Includes Interactive Process1
- Discusses Modified Work OptionsIf applicable
- Refers to Medical Documentation1
- Includes a No Retaliation Clause.5
- Training on RTW Process.5
Upload titled as: EntityName_RTW
Purchasing Policy (AB 1234)3 pts
Your Purchasing Policy is compliant with AB 1234 and includes the sections outlined in the rubric.
- Expense Reimbursement Guidelines.5
- Competitive Bidding Requirement1
- Procedure for Contracting1
- Training on Expense Reimbursement, Conflict of Interest, and Gift of Public Funds for all employees, plus additional training for managerial staff, finance, and Board.25
- Enforcement.25
Upload titled as: EntityName_Purch
Labor Law Posters1 pt
Current federal and state Labor Law Posters are displayed.
- Current.5
- Displayed in Plain Sight.5
Upload titled as: EntityName_LL1
Training & Entity Governance
AB 1825 / SB 1343 Training4 pts
All employees and Board members are AB 1825 / SB 1343 compliant.
- All Managerial Staff & Board Members (AB 1825)2
- All Employees (SB 1343)2
Upload titled as: EntityName_LastName
AB 1234 / SB 827 Training2 pts
All managerial staff and Board members are AB 1234 and SB 827 compliant.
- All Managerial Staff & Board Members (AB 1234)1
- All Fiscal Staff & Board Members (SB 827)1
Upload titled as: EntityName_LastName
Regular Safety Meetings (Tailgate)3 pts
Regular safety meetings are conducted to communicate expectations and standards, as required by Cal/OSHA.
- 6+ hours of safety training(s) for all3
Upload titled as: EntityName_Mtgs
Annual Policy ReviewMandatory5 pts
Your entity has reviewed the Annual Policy Review and summarized any changes. Completed within the Member Portal.
- Completed3
- Used Portal to Submit Change2
Round Two — Best Practices Documentation
70 points total · Due March 1, end of business. Resources for each area are available in the Member Portal. The LEEP is the single largest opportunity in the program at 40 points — start it early.
Policies & Procedures
Cybersecurity Policy3 pts
Your Cybersecurity Policy includes safeguards for ACH and financial system integrity.
- Controls / Protections1
- Training / Monitoring1
- Incident Response1
Upload titled as: EntityName_Cyb
Board Manual3 pts
Your entity has a Board Manual including the sections outlined in the rubric.
- Bylaws1
- Conflict of Interest1
- Meeting Schedule1
Upload titled as: EntityName_BM
Vehicle Policy3 pts
Your entity has a Vehicle Policy including the sections outlined in the rubric.
- Driver Qualification / Safety Protocols1
- Personal / Business Use with Insurance RequirementIf applicable
- Reporting Procedure1
Upload titled as: EntityName_Veh
Safety Committee Meetings2 pts
Regular Safety Committee meetings are held. These are not the same as Safety / Tailgate meetings in Round One — both can be claimed.
- Regular Meeting Schedule1
- Notes Issues & Recommendations1
Upload titled as: EntityName_Saf
Volunteer Resolution3 pts
Your entity has created or reviewed its Volunteer Resolution within the last two years.
- Submitted with a date within 2 years3
Upload titled as: EntityName_Vol
Accident Investigation or Proactive Risk Assessment4 pts
If your entity filed a WC or GL claim between 7/1/25 and 6/30/26: submit an Accident Investigation Report with hazard mitigation strategies enacted.
- Accident Investigation2
- Hazard Mitigation2
If no claim was filed in that period: submit documentation of at least one proactive risk assessment completed — an inspection, a completed safety checklist, or similar.
- Proactive Risk Assessment documentation4
Upload titled as: EntityName_WCGL
GSRMA Cybersecurity Self-Assessment2 pts
- Completed2
Actual Payroll & Renewal QuestionnairesMandatory4 pts
Both the Actual Payroll Questionnaire (APQ) and the Renewal Questionnaire (RQ) were completed.
- APQ completed1
- APQ completed by deadline1
- RQ completed1
- RQ completed by deadline1
Risk Partnership MeetingMandatory6 pts
Your entity has conducted an annual Proactive/Reactive Risk Partnership Meeting with Risk Control staff.
- Completed6
LEEP — Loss Exposure Elimination Plan40 pts
Your entity develops a comprehensive written plan to address its area(s) of concern. At 40 points, this is the largest single item in RMAP — a separate rubric is attached to the application, and your Risk Control Advisor will walk you through it.
Upload titled as: EntityName_LEEP
Approval and distribution
Board approval
Risk Control staff present all qualified applications to the GSRMA Board of Directors no later than the Board Meeting in May.
Notification
For budgeting purposes, Members receiving awards are notified prior to July 1.
Good standing
To receive distributions, your agency must be in good standing as of July 1 of the 2027–28 coverage year.
Eligible lines
Awards are distributed only for coverage lines your agency continues to participate in as of that date.
GSRMA encourages Members to use awarded funds to maintain or enhance loss prevention efforts.
Ready to start your FY 26–27 application?
Download the full application, then join the next Open Forum to walk through the rubric with our Risk Control team before anything is due. We recognize that each agency brings unique operational insight — your Risk Control Advisor is available to tailor the plan to how your district actually works. Reach out any time and we will help you build the file.
Questions about any rubric item? Email riskcontrol@gsrma.org or call (530) 934-5633.
This page summarizes the FY 2026–27 Risk Management Accreditation Program application. If anything here differs from the official application document, the application document governs. Compliance Documentation is worth 30 points and Best Practices Documentation is worth 70 points, for 100 points total. Grading and Recommendation Reports may take several weeks to complete.