{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-1-623.02b","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 1-623.02b","heading":"Functions — Disability compensation.","body":"The functions of the program shall be to:\n\n(1)\nEstablish appropriate systems and procedures for the reporting of occupational accidents and illnesses;\n\n(2)\nMaintain and analyze records of all occupational accidents and illnesses occurring within agencies;\n\n(3)\nStudy safety problems and recommend actions to correct undesirable conditions or unsafe practices;\n\n(4)\nMonitor and evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of safety procedures and practices of District agencies through inspection;\n\n(5)\nMake determinations and awards for, or against payment of compensation under this chapter;\n\n(6)\nPay compensation to employees for work related disability or death resulting from personal injury sustained in the performance of their duty, as specified in this section;\n\n(7)\nConduct promotional campaigns to stimulate employees’ interest in accident prevention and to train and motivate supervisors in accident prevention concepts, practices and techniques;\n\n(8)\nDevelop and maintain working agreements with designated physicians and other public or private organizations, as required; and\n\n(9)\nMonitor the adequacy and effectiveness of medical services under this section, and develop guidelines for the determination of disabilities and professional fees.","path":["Title 1. Government Organization.","Chapter 6. Merit Personnel System.","Subchapter XXIII. Public Sector Workers’ Compensation."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/1-623.02b","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"71ece2a7436f67bd4a3e508aa164e65a875f6bcd6c0916b6cd934b2b56f76e8c","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-1-623.02a","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-1-623.03"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}