Audit finds $112,115 in questioned costs at county HIV and STD service providers

Four of seven providers paid about $5.6 million by Public Health billed costs an outside firm questioned.

Board of Supervisors· posted Sep 28Report$112K

An outside accounting firm reviewed seven nonprofit providers of county HIV and STD services and questioned $112,115 in billings, also finding gaps in eligibility records and late invoices. The Auditor-Controller reported the results, and providers submitted corrective action plans.

What happens next

Public Health works with providers to resolve findings and collect questioned costs.

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