May 18, 2026 CMH Finance Committee

The May 18, 2026 meeting of the Ottawa County Community Mental Health (CMH) Finance Committee focused extensively on financial and procurement matters related to mental health service delivery. Key discussions included the hiring of Myra Cassio as interim CFO, updates on the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program's financial performance, and challenges with Medicaid reimbursement rates impacting residential providers. The committee reviewed and approved several contract amendments and renewals, including service contracts for foster care homes, psychiatric second opinion services, locum tenens staffing, and additional user licenses for the Michigan Health Information Network. The committee also discussed the use of millage funds to stabilize non-Medicaid residential program costs, highlighting a $1.2 million request from providers and the need to balance budget allocations without dipping into fund balances. A budget calendar was presented and approved, outlining the transition to authority status and the timing of budget approvals. Public comments emphasized concerns about Medicaid rate sustainability and the need for coordinated solutions with the regional entity. Overall, the meeting addressed critical procurement decisions, budget planning, and financial strategies to support mental health service providers amid funding challenges.