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Receive the review from the Auditor-Controller's Office of Psynergy Programs, Inc.'s Compliance with Solano County Department of Health and Social Services' Contracts for the period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2017
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Auditor-Controller's Office (ACO) recommends that the Board of Supervisors receive the review of Psynergy Programs, Inc.'s Compliance with Solano County Department of Health and Social Services' Contracts for the period July 1, 2013 thru June 30, 2017.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In accordance with the ACO's FY2018/19 audit plan, the ACO reviewed Psynergy Programs, Inc.'s (Psynergy) compliance with Health and Social Services' (H&SS) contracts for the period July 1, 2013 thru June 30, 2017. The objective of the review was to determine the propriety of expenditures incurred by Psynergy and reimbursed by H&SS, and Psynergy's compliance with fiscal contractual terms and conditions.
On July 1, 2013, Psynergy entered into the first of three two-year contracts with H&SS to provide residential treatment for mental health and substance abuse-related disorders to reduce the rate of substance use and to facilitate the development of personal and interpersonal functioning, and independent living. H&SS contracted with Psynergy specifically for their expertise in residential dual-diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse) treatment. Under the contract, H&SS refers clients to Psynergy through Service Authorization Letters. For the fiscal years reviewed expenditures totaled $5,274,824.
Based upon the ACO's review, Psynergy's claims for reimbursement for services rendered appear proper and in compliance with contractual terms and conditions. However, the ACO's review noted the annual audited financial statements have not been provided by the contractor as required by the contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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