Local Boards of Health Financial Management

This document discusses the financial aspects of running a local public health agency, including developing and setting a budget, managing finances throughout the fiscal year, setting fees for services provided by the agency, keeping accurate financial records, and the responsibilities administrators have in keeping to the agency’s budget and maintaining transparency in the flow of money to and from the local public health agency.  Statutes from Iowa Code are included for quick reference throughout this document, highlighting the financial relationship between local public health and public health at the state level.  In addition, questions to ask when developing a budget are included, in order to streamline the process.

Local Boards of Health Financial Management