Business Operations

The Business Operations Department is responsible for the fiscal management of the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities.  A brief synopsis of the fiscal operations at Clermont DD is as follows:  proposes to the Board for its consideration, a fiscally-sound budget which meets the mandates and needs of the Board; appropriately distributes the allocation and collection of the funds necessary for the operation of the Board; payment of all expenses incurred on behalf of the Board; collection of all monies, regardless of source, and its appropriate allocation to authorized accounts; insures proper cash flow so that fiscal obligations can be met in a timely manner; coordinates and acts as a liaison among the County Treasurer, County Auditor, County Office of Management and Budget, as well as all State and Federal Fiscal Departments in any matter concerning finances; issues Purchase Orders for expenses which the Board will incur; processes necessary paperwork for the receipt of Title XX; completes Annual Report to establish Title XIX (Medicaid monies) reimbursement rates; determines appropriate purchasing policies that both meet legal requirements as well as allows the Board to maximize its resources; provides timely, accurate reports which reflect the fiscal operation of the Board to appropriate authorities; and prepares the annual comprehensive Medicaid Report to the State of Ohio, which determines the appropriate rate of Medicaid reimbursement as well as justifies past expenditures.

The Business Operations Division also manages the agency’s Safety and Risk Management, Accreditation compliance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Facilities Maintenance, and contracted transportation services.

Facilities Department

The Facilities Department includes our maintenance and custodial staff, managed by our Assistant Director of Business Operations.  Responsibilities include the upkeep of the Thomas A. Wildey Center and the Krenning Center (currently leased to Goodwill East).   Maintaining boilers, the Wildey Center’s sewer treatment plant and indoor swimming pool, maintaining the heating and air conditioning, painting, building repairs and modifications are the primary focus of the maintenance staff.  Providing clean and sanitary restrooms, hallways, offices, classrooms, and workshops is the primary responsibility of the custodians.  In addition to these duties, the maintenance and custodial staff perform most of the mowing and grounds keeping during the summer months and the snow and ice removal during the winter.