Downstate Transportation Services Inc

“The organization makes any documents available upon request.”

“A copy of the 990 is given to board members before it is filed. If there are any questions, management meets with the board.”

“Emily wallace (sec/treasurer) is the mother of teri beasley (president)”

“The organization had particpated in various grant and contract programs. The programs are subject to financial and compliance audits by the funding agencies, the purpose of which is to ensure compliance with conditions precedent to the granting and contracting of funds. The organization was a defendant in litigation with the illinois department of healthcare and family services regarding a 2003 auditof their mileage reimbursement structure. This structure had been previously approved by the state of illinois. The organization and prior excutive director were found guilty of medicaid fraud regarding the same issue. The decision requires the organization and prior director to pay back $406,963. The current balance is $339,699. Present management has taken steps to consult with legal and other professionals to assure full compliance with all applicable federal and/or state rules and regulations regarding payment for medicaid and other state sponsored transportation services. The organization had a contract with the illinois department of human services, which ended june 30, 2008, that required the transportation of mental patients. Some of the patients were eligible for medicaid reimbursements. These billings were not paid by medicaid because of the problems discussed in the first paragraph. Per the contract with the departmentof human services, they will pay for the runs if a third party does not. The accounts receivables consist of $416,776 for 2008 and $893,441 for years 2005-2007.”