If you’re hired in a leadership role in a federal or state agency, you should carry professional liability insurance. As an expense, this runs around $ 200–400/ year, protects your personal assets (your savings, house, etc.), and provides some coverage for legal fees if you are named in a lawsuit against your agency, or found at fault in an investigation.2181 ↱
A Civic Technologist's Practice Guide
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