Title
Vote on a request to accept $51,616.04 Cost Settlement Funds
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to accept $51,616.04 Cost Settlement Funds.
Introduction & Background: Cost Settlement One-Time Funds of $14.8 million have been included in the recently passed budget targeted for Local Health Departments.
This funding was developed as a hold harmless measure to help account for any shortfall that may occur because of the changes in cost reporting requirements.
Discussion & Analysis: While the final outcome of the FY13 cost settlements is still pending, we are proceeding with a process to provide the funding to local health departments. At this time, it is anticipated that the funds would be sent to qualifying LHD’s in the September/October timeframe.
In determining the amounts that each LHD would receive, DPH and DMA went through a rigorous process that involved DHHS budget, Office of State Budget, and Fiscal Research.
Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested.
Recommendation: Vote on a request to accept $51,616.04 Cost Settlement Funds.