Public Health reports audits of 39 addiction treatment contractors paid $147.2 million

County auditors questioned $2.08 million in billings; about $1.07 million remains outstanding across the year's reviews.

Board of Supervisors· posted Aug 10Report$147M

County auditors reviewed contracts with 39 substance use treatment and prevention providers paid a total of $147,193,000, questioning $2,083,581.64 in costs. Of that, $1,249,870 was collected or resolved and $1,074,511.87 remains outstanding. The Department of Public Health reported the results to the Audit Committee.

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