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DPH CFO reports midyear savings and ZSFG revenue gains; public presses commission on Laguna Honda recertification costs

San Francisco Health Commission · March 5, 2024
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Summary

CFO Jeni Louie presented DPH's second-quarter financial report showing substantial midyear savings and a $78 million favorable variance at Zuckerberg San Francisco General; public commenters raised urgent questions about Laguna Honda Hospital's recertification shortfall, registry staffing and cumulative costs tied to ongoing litigation and decertification.

The Department of Public Health—s chief financial officer, Jeni Louie, presented the DPH FY 2023—1 second-quarter financial report, describing midyear budget instructions from the mayor—s office that produced projected savings and a favorable outlook overall, while flagging continuing uncertainty around Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) recertification and associated costs.

Louie said midyear reductions and expected revenue swings produced roughly $98 million in total projected savings, and after adjusting for assumed one-time revenue the department estimates a projected general-fund surplus of about $67.3 million for the year. A notable driver of improved…

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