As Central Health, the hospital district for Travis County, plans to expand its reach by raising $100 million for two clinics, it is facing additional financial scrutiny.
The Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously last week to hire Mazars USA to audit how Central Health spends and tracks its money. The audit contract is expected to cost $845,000, reports the Austin-American Statesman.
Central Health plans to spend $90.5 million toward purchasing and renovating a property for a new medical complex in Northeast Austin. Central Health President and CEO Mike Geeslin declined to give the exact location of the property because negotiations are continuing.
The complex, expected to open in 2025, will provide 50 respite beds for people who are experiencing homelessness and recuperating after hospitalization. It will also have detox beds for substance abusers; mental and behavioral health services; physical and occupational therapy; a pharmacy; case management and more.
Central Health plans to spend more than $9 million to renovate the Rosewood-Zaragosa clinic in East Austin to increase specialty care in cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, podiatry and pulmonology.
The projects are funded through local property tax dollars, according to the report. Read more.
