Mo. Code Regs. tit. 9 § 10-7.100
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 17, September 3, 2024
Section 9 CSR 10-7.100 - Fiscal ManagementPURPOSE: This amendment updates terminology and requirements for fiscal management.
PURPOSE: This rule describes fiscal policies and procedures for Opioid Treatment Programs, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs, Comprehensive Substance Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs (CSTAR), Gambling Disorder Treatment Programs, Recovery Support Programs, Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Programs (SATOP), Required Education Assessment and Community Treatment Programs (REACT), Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (CPRP), and Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Programs.
(1) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The organization has fiscal management policies, procedures and practices consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and, as applicable, state and federal law, regulation, or funding requirements.(2) Monitoring and Reporting Financial Activity. The organization assigns responsibility for fiscal management to a designated staff member who has the skills, authority, and support to fulfill these responsibilities. (A) An annual budget shall be reviewed and approved by the board of directors prior to the beginning of the organization's fiscal year. Fiscal reports shall be reviewed by the board of directors and administrative staff on at least a quarterly basis.(B) Financial activity measures shall be utilized on a regular basis to monitor and ensure the organization's ability to pay current liabilities and maintain adequate cash flow.(C) There are adequate internal controls for safeguarding or avoiding misuse of assets.(D) The organization has an annual audit by an independent, certified public accountant if required by funding sources or otherwise required by federal or state law or regulation. The audit is reviewed and approved by the governing body and made available to staff who have responsibility for budget and management. Adverse audit findings are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.(E) As applicable, the organization conducts an internal quarterly review of a representative sampling of invoices reimbursed by the department to determine accuracy and identify any necessary corrective action.(3) Fee Schedule. The organization has a current written fee schedule approved by the governing body that is readily available to staff and individuals/families being served.(4) Retention and Availability of Fiscal Records. Fiscal records shall be retained for at least six (6) years or until any litigation and/or adverse audit findings are resolved. Department staff and its authorized representative(s) shall be allowed to inspect and examine the organization's premises and/or records related to services funded by the department without limitation. Records must be easily retrievable, complete, and auditable. If access is denied or limited, the department reserves the right to terminate payments for services from the day access is denied or limited.(5) Insurance Coverage. Adequate insurance coverage shall be maintained by the organization to protect its physical and financial resources. Insurance coverage for all people, buildings and equipment shall be maintained and shall include fidelity bond, automobile liability, where applicable, and broad form comprehensive general liability for property damage and bodily injury including wrongful death and incidental malpractice.(6) Accountability for the Funds of Persons Served. If the organization is responsible for funds belonging to persons served, there shall be procedures that identify those funds and provide accountability for any expenditure of those funds. Such funds shall be expended or invested only with the informed consent and approval of the individuals or, if applicable, their legally appointed representatives. The individuals shall have access to the records of their funds. When benefits or personal allowance monies are received on behalf of individuals or when the organization acts as representative payee, such funds are segregated for each individual for accounting purposes and are used only for the purposes for which those funds were received. AUTHORITY: sections 630.050 and 630.055, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Feb. 28, 2001, effective Oct. 30, 2001. Amended by Missouri Register May 1, 2019/Volume 44, Number 9, effective 7/1/2019*Original authority: 630.050, RSMo 1980, amended 1993, 1995 and 630.055, RSMo 1980.