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Washington County officials flag steep psychiatric placement costs, plan follow‑up strategy
Summary
County staff told supervisors that state‑designated psychiatric placements are driving higher costs. Supervisors urged collecting detailed billing questions and coordinating with prosecutors and neighboring counties to seek explanations and potential remedies.
Chair (S1) opened discussion after staff member (S2) presented a quarter‑1 expense report showing three county residents placed at inpatient facilities and rising per‑diem charges. S2 said one placement is governed by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities and that “OPWDD views this a little differently” and typically charges the county back 50% for those placements.
Supervisors pressed why Washington County residents often end up at…
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