Description
The Division of Administration and Financial Management (AFM) helps to ensure that the programs and services of the department are managed in accordance with appropriate statutes and regulations through the provision of centralized administrative, financial and grant management support, as well as budget preparation, execution and analysis.
This division's staff oversees preparation and management of approximately 197 contracts; works with Cabinet for Health and Family Services staff in all purchasing, payment, contract monitoring, budgeting and accounting arenas; and provides support and technical assistance to all Department staff.
AFM consists of the three branches described below.
Financial Management Branch
The Financial Management Branch staff members are liaisons to each of the program areas in the department. They are responsible for preparing biennial budget requests, creating annual budgets and monitoring expenditures and revenues monthly. They make payments to major contractors and work closely with their respective programs to provide technical assistance and advice when needed.
Information Systems Branch
The Information Systems Branch staff has a variety of expertise in the areas of accounting, contracting, purchasing, medical malpractice and liability insurance, capital construction, inventory, administrative regulations, state vehicle management, and many other daily issues facing the department.
Quality Assurance Branch
The Quality Assurance Branch was established with the Cabinet's reorganization in June 2004. Its staff members have varied areas of education and expertise, including clinical, administrative, research, and data and technology. They are developing guidelines to emphasize evidence-based practice, outcomes and performance-based contracting for all department programs.
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