Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 290-2-17-.04
The Agency shall have a sound plan of financing which assures sufficient funds to enable it to provide effective services. A new Agency shall have sufficient funds to finance its first year of operation. All accounts shall be audited at least annually by a certified public accountant and the report made a part of the Agency record. An estimated budget, showing details of income and expenditures for the approaching fiscal year, shall be prepared and approved by the board prior to the beginning of each fiscal year. Board officers and staff responsible for handling a substantial amount of funds shall be bonded. Fund raising shall be carried on according to approved and ethical processes. Unless specifically exempt by law, the Maternity Home must be registered with the Secretary of State as a charitable organization. For nonprofit agencies fees for clients shall be flexible, based on actual per diem cost rate. A sliding scale based on the client's ability to pay or her resources to meet the cost and the community's responsibility to provide an adequate facility is desirable.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-17-.04
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 81-121; Ga. L. 1972, pp. 1015, 1046, 1048. Effective November 10, 1974.