1996-112-RES WHEREAS, STATE OF TEXAS IS A FUNDING PARTNER WITH THE COUNTY OF LAMAR AND COP

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If applicable, PERFORMING AGENCY will comply wiUlthe Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLlA), 42 U.S.C. ~263a (P.L. 100-578) which establish federal requirements Cor the regulation and certification of clinical laboratories . If applicable, PERFORMING AGENCY will comply WiUI the OSHA Rcgulations on Bloodborne Pathogens, 56 Fed. Reg. 64175 (1991), 29 CFR 1919.030, which set safety standards Cor those workers and Cacilities who may handle bloodborne pathogens . PERFORMING AGENCY assures it will not transCer or assign its interest in this contract without the written consent of the RECEIVING AGENCY. ARTICLE 9. Stand:u:.ds..-Eor Fin:mrbl :mrl Progr:l.mm~ric...ManagcmCJ1t PERFORMING AGENCY will devclop, implement, and maintain financial mamgement and control systems that meet or exceed the requirements oC UGCMS. TIlose requirements include at a minimum: 1. Financial planning, including the development of budgets that adequately reflect all functions and resources necessary to carry out authorized activities and the adequate determination of costs; 2. Financial mamgement systems including accurate, correct, and complete payroll, accounting, and fUlll11cial reporting records; cost source documentation; effective internal and budgetary controls; detennination of reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of costs; and timely and appropriate audits and resolution of any fmdings; and, 3. Billing and collection policies, including a charge schedule, a system for discounting or adjusting charges based on a person's income and family size, and a mechanism capable of billing and making reasonable efforts to collect from patients and tl1ird parties. In addition, PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to bill third party payors, at no cost to the client, for services provided under the Attachment(s). These potential payors include, but arc not limited to, Medicaid, private insurance carriers, other available federal, state, local and private funds, etc. PERFORMING AGENCY is required to become a Medicaid provider for applicable program activities Cunded in the Attaclunent(s) hereto. and will maximize efforts to obtain payment from Medicaid and all other available sources. PERFORMING AGENCY, if designated a 50 1 (c)(3) organization as defined in Ule Internal Revenue Code or a for-profit organization, and its governing board, shall bear full responsibility for the integrity of the fiscal and progranunatic management of the organization. Such management shall include accountability for all Cunds and materials received from the RECEIVING AGENCY; compliance with RECEIVING AGENCY rules, policies, and procedures, and applicable federal and stalC laws and regulations; and correction of fiscal and program deficiencies identified through self-evaluation and the RECEIVING AGENCY's monitoring processes. Ignorance of any contract provisions or other requirem~nts conlained or referenced in the contract shall not constitute a dcfense or basis Cor waiving or appealing such provisions or requiremelllS. Further, PERFORMING AGENCY's governing board shall ensure separation of powers, duties, and functions of board members and staff. ARTICLE 10. Al1ow:1hlr. rod.;: :'Inri Andi.l..Requil:cmcnt.s Only those costs allowable under UGCMS and any revisions tllereto plus any applicable federal cost principles arc eligible for reimbursement under this contract, Applicable cost principles, audit requirements and administrative requirements are as follows: Audit App1il":'Ihlr rm:t Prinr:ipk.s. Rcqllirl"':mr.nts Ad.mjnil:;.tr:lfiv~ R.cqllirl"':mr-nt'i. A-87, State & Local Governments Circular A-128 UGCMS (U1S) 1997 GENERAL PROVISIONS - Page 4 (5/96) '.