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FCBHA financial report flags IT and HVAC overages, three‑month accrual inflates profit
Summary
Fiscal staff told the advisory board the May 31, 2024 balance sheet shows an inflated profit from a three‑month revenue accrual while only two months of expenses were recorded; office IT and HVAC replacement costs are above budget but additional DHS funds were secured.
Fiscal officer Harry Franks reported that the May 31, 2024 balance sheet shows profit appearing abnormally high because the agency recorded a three‑month revenue accrual while only two months of operational expenses were recorded. He identified two major line‑item overages: office equipment/IT system upgrades and building repairs related to HVAC replacement. The minutes say additional DHS funds were secured to offset some of those costs.
Administrator David Rider described the IT upgrade as a multiyear investment: "The IT expense will last 8-10-year life span." He also outlined facility needs: the HVAC system is currently good, the facility bond will be repaid in about 18 months, and parking lot maintenance and replacement of four vehicles are planned in the next 12–18 months.
Board finance staff offered to provide further explanation of the budget and encouraged questions from members; Commissioner Vicites and county finance staff have prioritized behavioral health in county planning, Rider said, and those relationships have helped secure needed funding to serve people with significant needs.
