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Board weighs creating a cost center for new Behavioral Care Center; staff to refine budgeting approach
Summary
Members debated whether to create a separate fund or keep costs in general government for the Behavioral Care Center, discussed Medicaid/revenue flows and a $900,000, three‑year grant application to the Oklahoma Attorney General's office to support startup salaries.
The Oklahoma County Budget Board discussed options for budgeting and tracking expenses for a new Behavioral Care Center, including creating a separate fund/cost center or capturing related line items inside general government and using contractual reimbursement arrangements.
Board members and staff debated how utilities, maintenance, telecommunications and other operating costs should be recorded and whether the operator should invoice the county on a reimbursement basis or the…
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