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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Ch. 2Art. 4§ 29390 County Employee Shortage Relief

§ 29390 County Employee Shortage Relief

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§ 29390 County Employee Shortage Relief

Key Takeaways

  • •If a county worker who handles money makes a mistake and loses some, the county can choose to cover the loss.
  • •The county will only cover the loss if the worker didn’t steal the money or make a really big mistake.
  • •The county must check the situation carefully before deciding to cover the loss.
  • •If the county agrees to cover the loss, it will be paid from the county’s general money.

Example

A county worker who handles money accidentally loses $100 from their cash drawer.

The county can choose to cover the $100 if they find out the worker didn’t steal it or make a huge mistake. They will check the situation first, and if they agree, the $100 will come from the county’s general money.

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§ 29390 County Employee Shortage Relief

The board of supervisors may, by a resolution incorporating such limitations and safeguards as may be deemed in the best interests of the county, provide that county officers and employees who are responsible for receiving and paying out money may be relieved of shortages in their accounts, where there is no proof of fraud or gross negligence in connection with the shortage and where the loss is not covered by insurance. If the board of supervisors after an investigation and report by the county auditor approves the coverage of such shortage, it shall be entered in its minutes and shall be a charge against the general fund of the county. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1090, Sec. 17.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

insurancenegligenceresolutioncoveragefraudemployeeportconnection

Related Statutes

  • § 9200 Legislative Employee Benefits Election
  • § 31808.7 Retirement Allowance Calculation Options
  • § 22960.13 Employee Compensation Definition
  • § 22970.13 Employee Compensation Definition
  • § 26685 Sheriff Deputy Liability Lawsuit

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 29390.
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