Most Board members understand that it is their responsibility to provide fiscal and programmatic oversight and guidance for the organization they govern; however, they are not always aware of some of the other areas that Board members should be involved with in order to properly oversee the organization they are involved in. These responsibilities can be performed at the Board level, or through a committee of the Board, such as a compliance committee, audit committee, or finance committee, as described earlier.
Corporate/ Medicaid Compliance
If your organization receives $500,000 or more in Medicaid funding, it is required to have in place a formal Medicaid Compliance Program. Even if you don’t receive Medicaid funding, but you receive funding from other government sources, you should still consider having in place a compliance program to ensure that the organization is properly complying with contract terms and regulations. This goes beyond a quality insurance function, and includes:
- Appointing a Medicaid/ Corporate Compliance Officer to oversee the Compliance Program;
- Educating the organization’s staff, Board members, and others regarding appropriate behavior and compliance;
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