The task force is suggesting that the risk pools of multiple agencies be combined.  Risk pools are not "expected" at a precise amount but are budgeted typically to cover worst case "potential outcomes" - often for lawsuits or similar actions. I saw this many times during my public sector career.  Often, these reserves would be pulled back after litigation ended or other events made it unlikely they would be needed.  The task force recognizes this and is suggesting that the pooled risk reserves can safely be tapped.  I believe they are correct.  It is simply a way to target funds that are not precisely budgeted and getting those funds before they are returned from the risk pool and spent on something else.