To satisfy the organizational finance and information technology standard, a local health department shall complete the following activities:

1. (1) develop and maintain a budgeting, auditing, billing, and financial policy;
2. (2) evaluate the LHD's finances and identify opportunities to secure additional funding to support LHD programs and services; and
3. (3) maintain policies and procedures that comply with the privacy and security standards required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, as amended, and its implementing regulations, as applicable.

History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;
Eff. June 1, 2026.