DATE: September 14, 2004
Members Present: W. Wenzel, A. Dippel, T. Bychinski, J. Fordham, T. Kriegl
Others Present: K. Beghin, J. Crowley, K. Schauf, G. Wiegand, S. Pate, W. Orth, L. Buttonow, J. Leeck, D. Grinder
Dippel called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and compliance with the open meeting law was verified. Motion by Bychinski, second by Fordham to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Fordham, second by Kriegl to approve the minutes from the prior meetings. Motion carried.
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Discussion over the upgrade to the system. The purchase was not bid since it is really an upgrade of an existing system. Maintenance costs will go down and create efficiencies. Motion by Bychinski, second by Fordham to approve the resolution as presented and present it to the County Board. Motion carried.
J. Crowley updated the Committee on activities within the department. Information on investments was presented. A discussion ensued on the limitations of various types of investments. Uncertainty of cash flow needs creates challenges to investments. Motion by Bychinski, second by Fordham, to approve the payment of the Treasurer's invoices in the amount of $4,144.19.
Update on issues with Melyx system as well as temporary measures that were implemented to collect billings. Technical issues still need to be resolved, but the new management team will be working with the MIS Department to explore options for resolution to the problems. October 2003 uniform billing requirements from HIPAA. Software issues abound, and continue to create billing difficulties for Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements. Efforts to recoup reimbursements continue.
The discussion revolved around process issues with committees, and approval processes. The Executive and Legislative Committee will be forwarding a resolution to the County Board in September creating an ad hoc committee to review all areas of care the county provides for the elderly and infirm.
T. Kriegl provided information collected regarding fiscal consequences of opening Pod/Unit A.
K. Beghin updated the Committee on activities within the department. The 2003 audit was distributed. This was the first year that GASB 34 had been implemented. Time has been spent compiling and tying out the budget. Motion by Bychinski, second by Wenzel, to approve the payment of Accounting's invoices in the amount of $27,471.79. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bychinski, second by Wenzel, to approve the payment of the County invoices in the amount of $2,192,823.22. Motion carried unanimously.
Next meetings (excluding budget meetings) are September 21, 2004 at 5:50 p.m. for the approval of bills. Next regular Finance Committee meeting is on October 12, 2004, at 8:30 a.m. Motion by Bychinski, second by Kriegl to adjourn. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted: Joan Fordham, Finance Committee Secretary