In exchange for the State of California assisting the City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma with debris removal following the 2020 wildfires through the government-sponsored debris removal program, the county is responsible for collecting information and insurance proceeds from participating property owners. Federal law prohibits a duplication of benefits (see above question), and the county is obligated to ensure that duplications do not occur. Insurance policies vary, and the county does not play a role in adjusting or settling any insurance claims for debris removal. Other than conducting random internal audits as part of the county’s due diligence, the county is not obligated to independently verify or investigate paperwork provided by property owners in support of any reimbursement requests.