Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Adopted
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
1001-5030-001-432063-015
Medical Services Hospital Inpatient
$754,000
$35,000
$382,509.99
$347,509.09
1001-5030-001-432063-020
Medical Services Hospital Outpatient
$518,000
$35,000
$233,291.07
$198,291.07
1001-5030-001-432063-030
Medical Services Optional Services
$35,000
$5,000
$21,955.51
$16,955.51
1001-5040-001-461000
Materials and Supplies
$11,250
$300
$2,593.81
$2,293.81
$75,300
To:
1001-5030-001-432063-005
Medical Services Physician Services
$375,000
$70,000
$66,425.82
$136,425.82
1001-5030-001-432063-025
Medical Services Lab/X-ray Services
$100,000
$5,000
$33,257.46
$38,257.46
1001-5040-001-441010
Cell Phone Cost
$1,750
$300
$299.56
$599.56
$75,300
Issue: There has been an increase in the amount of eligible indigent clients being assisted with physician services (consultations, surgery, treatments, etc) and laboratory/x-ray services (diagnostic exams, radiation treatments, etc.). Additionally, there are insufficient funds to cover cell phone expenses to the end of the fiscal year since we purchased a wireless modem for the nurse to use during outreach clinics to confirm immunization records from state registries.
Solution: Approval of requested funds will allow our office to continue assisting clients in obtaining their necessary medical treatments and cover necessary cell phone expenses.
Result: Clients will be able to consult with their physicians as medically necessary and prevent expensive medical complications and unnecessary hospitalizations. There will be sufficient funds to cover cell phone invoices.