About PRISM

Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management: PRISM.

To be Member Powered means PRISM exists because of its members, for its members, and is continually shaped by their real-world needs. Every priority we set, program we develop, and solution we deliver is driven by member insight, experience, and participation. Our strength is collective; when members lead, PRISM moves with purpose.

Member Powered is our umbrella theme as we build toward PRISM’s 50th anniversary in 2029, with annual sub-themes that reflect who we are and where we’re headed. We begin with Member Powered: We Are Ready - setting the foundation for a multi-year story that culminates in We Are You, a celebration of the members who make PRISM what it is.

Public agencies operate in a rapidly evolving claims and coverage environment. Severity trends, market volatility, data demands, and governance complexity require discipline, foresight, and coordination. PRISM is responding with focused strategic initiatives designed to strengthen stability, enhance operational control, and support informed leadership.

We Are Ready — This year’s key initiatives demonstrate how we are prepared to partner with our members in navigating change and growth. These efforts include managing the fiscal impact of the evolving claims environment, advancing the development of a First Party Administrator (FPA), and strengthening stakeholder education. Throughout the year, we will provide updates on the progress of these initiatives, along with other member-powered services and resources.

As we launch We Are Ready, we will share stories that highlight preparation, partnership, and progress. We also invite you to share your agency’s experiences so we can spotlight the work happening across our membership.

 

Accreditation

PRISM has been accredited with excellence continuously since 1989 by the California Association of Joint Powers Authority (CAJPA) and was the first JPA in California to receive the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting in 1994. Member involvement has made PRISM one of the largest property, casualty and employee benefit public entity risk pools in the nation and helped to make PRISM a pioneer in the JPA risk management community.