SoCAL Chapter Meeting
May 19, 2026
8:00 am-1:00 pm

Featured Presentations:

How Workers' Compensation Fraud Games the System
Workers’ compensation fraud costs billions every year—draining resources through faked injuries, exaggerated symptoms, misreported non-work incidents, and the notorious provider-driven “medical mills.” Beyond the financial hit, it’s a felony in many jurisdictions, carrying the risk of criminal charges, hefty fines, and skyrocketing insurance premiums.

Attendees will learn how to spot red flags, conduct thorough investigations, and know exactly when—and how—to refer cases to local prosecutors.  Through real-world case studies drawn from public agencies, presenters will reveal how fraud schemes emerge, the investigative strategies that work, and how successful prosecutions are achieved. Walk away with actionable insights to protect your agency, safeguard taxpayer dollars, and stay one step ahead of fraudsters.

Presenters:
🔹 Pamela Leitao, Orange County Sr. Deputy District Attorney - Insurance Fraud Unit
🔹 Keegan Lund, Orange County Deputy District Attorney - Insurance Fraud Unit

Blame It on Family: OSHA Secrets Revealed
In May of 2026, Cal/OSHA will be 53 years old which begs the question “Why are we still being cited for the same things”?  The answer is categorically that the Public Sector is not well informed of the “trade” language specific to either the Safety Codes or the rules of engagement that control the inspection process.

This presentation seeks to demystify both by clarifying organizational Achilles heels that if not addressed it will continue to be the source for continued and more expensive resource losses.  The ONLY two targets for Compliance are the site-specific programs (IIPP, HazCom, Hearing Conservation, PPE et. al,) and your line managers or supervisors.

In this session, enjoy and learn from the only "father-and-son" team to represent OSHA. It gives us a unique advantage - if anything goes wrong, we can just blame it on family tradition.

Presenters:
🔹Dick Monod de Froideville, MPA, Cal/OSHA Retired CSHO, Industrial Hygienist/Safety Engineer
🔹Phillip Monod de Froideville, Senior Safety Engineer, Department of Industrial Relations - Cal/OSHA