After about an hour of discussion, Mazars audit consultant Steve Herbst concluded that 'fundamentally there’s a difference of opinion as to what is construed as 'permitted investment' under the terms of the affiliation agreement - I think today's conversation is really bringing that to light.' This indicates the confusion surrounding how public funds were utilized at Dell Medical School.
'This is, in my mind, a poorly written affiliation agreement if there's no requirement that they actually provide care to the poor,' Commissioner Brigid Shea said. This highlights the concern regarding lack of accountability for public funding and the need for clear terms.
Commissioners, auditors, and public speakers expressed serious confusion about a key issue: the $35 million in taxpayer dollars authorized for indigent health care being redirected for education and salaries at UT's Dell Medical School. This reflects a significant breakdown in communication and expectations on fund use.
Mazars' audit found that although Central Health improved transparency, issues persist, especially in financial reporting and the genuine use of taxpayer dollars for health care, which remains a contentious topic.
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