2010 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Financial and Compliance Audit The King County Auditor's office completed its 2011 review of the 2010 EMS financial practices and costs of EMS dispatch services provided primarily by two independently operated dispatch agencies. Results were again favorable and supportive, with the Auditor concluding that EMS financial operations were managed in accordance with the EMS Levy financial plan and policies, and that the EMS Division responded effectively to an unanticipated increase in dispatch costs with designated reserves in 2010, and establishing a reserve to cover costs for the remainder of the 2008 to 2013 levy period. Due to the complexity of the fee schedule and billings for one of the two primary dispatch agencies, however, the audit recommended that the EMS Division develop and implement policies to strengthen the accounting and transparency of the dispatch service costs.
2009 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Financial and Compliance Audit (PDF, 4 Mb.) The King County Auditor's office recently completed its 2010 review of the King County EMS fund and Strategic Initiatives. Results were positive, with the Auditor concluding that the EMS fund was managed consistent with the financial policies, and that Strategic Initiatives were achieving the EMS objectives of improving patient care, managing the rate of growth on the system, and containing costs. Also recognized was that Strategic Initiatives not only conformed to best practices, but that select Initiatives were cited as best practices in the literature review.
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Michele Plorde
Emergency Medical Services
401 5th Ave, Suite 1200
Seattle, WA, 98104
206-296-4693
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