Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc

“The Interim CFO, Cheryl Batchellor, is paid by an unrelated management company, American Consultants, for her services to both the Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems and McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS). In calendar year 2023, MCHS paid $322,000 for her services.”

“The MCHS CEO and CFO review and approve the Form 990. The Board of Directors recieve a copy of the final Form 990 before it is filed with the IRS.”

“An interested person is defined as any director, principal officer, and anyone who has a direct or indirect financial interest with respect to all entities in the healthcare system. An interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and will be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the Directors. The conflict will be reviewed by the remaining Board and will determine if a conflict exists. If a conflict exists, the interested person must abstain from voting on the issue and the remaining Board members will determine if the transaction is in the hospital's best interest, for its own benefit, and if it is fair and reasonable. This is accomplished through annual review and a signed statement stating that the interested person has obtained a copy of the policy and has read and understands the policy, and has agreed to comply with the policy.”

“Members of the Board of Trustees review state-wide salary survey information and other Form 990s when determining any wage changes. The CEO has an annual evaluation completed. The CEO has the opportunity to give a proposal to the Board at their evaluation. Any change or revision is recorded in the Board minutes. An addendum to the terms of employment is signed by the Board President and CEO for the personnel file. The CEO approves other officer compensation based upon survey data on an annual basis. The results are documented in the officer's annual evaluation paperwork.”

“The governing documents, conflict policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Service Contracts: Program service expenses 918,402. Management and general expenses 179,494. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,097,896. Staffing Purchased Services: Program service expenses 6,380,768. Management and general expenses 503,406. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,884,174. Contracted Physician and Medical: Program service expenses 5,397,215. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,397,215. Other Purchased Services: Program service expenses 1,236,184. Management and general expenses 1,972,793. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,208,977. Collection Agency: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 344,862. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 344,862. Credit Card Fees: Program service expenses 7,307. Management and general expenses 196,347. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 203,654. Software Maintenance Fees: Program service expenses 47,115. Management and general expenses 70,696. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 117,811. Consulting Services: Program service expenses 22,050. Management and general expenses 4,436. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,486.”