Navigating Public Risk Together!
Welcome to the CAJPA Cast, your go-to podcast for all things pooling and the latest in public agency innovations & healthcare.
In each episode, we’ll share valuable insights from industry leaders, showcase successful transformations, and offer practical strategies to help public agencies adapt and excel in a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you’re a public agency leader, risk manager, or board member of a JPA, this podcast is designed to keep you informed and inspired.
Give our latest recording a listen - Let’s cultivate change together and shape the future of public agency excellence!
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California Association of Joint Powers Authorities
CAJPA Cast Episode 006: Protecting Public Funds – Why CAJPA Needs your Support
California's public liability costs have tripled in just seven years, and the communities feeling it most may not even know why. In this episode, host Amy Conley sits down with Marinda Griese and Beth Lyons to unpack CAJPA's Protecting Public Funds project, a landmark research initiative examining how escalating liability claims are eroding community well-being across the state.
From "nuclear verdicts" to joint and several liability, they break down what's driving the crisis, what the newly released Beacon Economics report reveals, and why a small fraction of claims are consuming nearly 70% of total costs. Most importantly, they share what local agencies can do right now to support meaningful tort reform.
Resources:
Learn More and Join the Coalition
Cost of Claims: What It Means for California's Communities
2026 POLCO Data Findings
18 Dec 2025
CAJPA Cast Episode 005: AI Prompting, Privacy, and Accuracy
In this episode, Amy Conley, General Manager at CIRA and CAJPA Cast host, leads a dynamic group discussion on artificial intelligence with panelists from one of the most highly rated sessions at the CAJPA Fall Conference.
Joining her are:
Nicole Montalvo, IT Manager and Certified Government Chief Information Officer, PRISM
Kayla Villa, Litigation Manager and Attorney, ACWA JPIA
Danielle Davis, Management Analyst, CIRA
Sam Adams, Director of Information Security, GSRMA
This is part two of our three-part series on AI. Part one examined AI-use policies, governance structures, and the “rules of the road” for public agencies and JPAs beginning to adopt AI tools. In this episode, the focus shifts from policy to practice and covers prompt engineering, data privacy, and AI accuracy. These are critical areas as more organizations begin testing and integrating AI into daily operations.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation designed to help risk management professionals navigate the evolving AI landscape.
9 Sept 2025
CAJPA Cast Episode 004: Establishing and Refining AI Policy in the Pooling Industry
Host Amy Conley sits down with guests Sam Adams, Bill Scribner, and Robert Greenfield to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the pooling industry and why strong AI policy matters now more than ever. Together, they explore the real-world challenges pools face in defining scope, navigating legal and ethical risks, and preparing staff for new tools and responsibilities.
Listeners will hear insights on proactive vs. reactive approaches to AI adoption, governance and oversight best practices, and how organizations can balance innovation with compliance. The episode also offers practical tips for pools just beginning their AI policy journey—plus a look ahead at the emerging issues likely to shape the industry in the next few years.
Whether you’re part of a large pool or just starting to consider AI’s impact, this conversation provides actionable guidance and resources to help you move forward with confidence.
26 Mar 2025
CAJPA Cast Episode 003: The Heart of JPAs
Welcome to the third episode of CAJPA Cast! In this episode, host Amy Conley explores the origins, roles, and future of risk financing JPAs, which provide essential financial stability for public agencies, including cities, counties, school districts, and special districts. Learn how these organizations pool resources to manage risk, control costs, and protect public services from expensive lawsuits and claims. Amy is joined by three experts—Martin Brady, former Executive Director of SIA; Beth Lyons, Executive Director of PERMA; and Jennifer Jobe, Director of Pooled Programs for ACWA JPIA. Together, they discuss the evolution of risk financing JPAs, the impact of legislative issues like AB 218, and the critical role CAJPA plays in advocating for public agencies. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of risk pooling and how these organizations ensure public agencies can continue to serve their communities.
5 Dec 2024
CAJPA Cast Episode 002: Pillars of CAJPA
CAJPA Cast hosts Amy Conley, Marinda Griese, Robin Flint, and Catherine Smith discuss how CAJPA's pillars of advocacy, accreditation, and professional development drive change in California's public sector risk pools.
28 Aug 2024
CAJPA Cast Episode 001: Fall Conference Preview
In Episode 1 of the CAJPA Cast, we’re giving you an exclusive preview of our upcoming CAJPA Fall Conference, themed "Cultivating Change" which is taking place September 10-13, 2024 in beautiful South Lake Tahoe! Join us as we sit down with some fantastic guests who will provide insights into what’s in store.
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