October 16, 2026
Quick recap
This meeting was a follow-up discussion for ASAP's treatment provider members to discuss recent developments and challenges in substance use disorder services. The main topics covered included updates on the HHSC summit, Be Well contract changes, and potential modifications to EHR systems. Noelle and Anna provided updates on upcoming meetings scheduled for January 20-21 and discussed a Be Well town hall meeting addressing contract changes. Brad Fisk from Helen Farabee Centers proposed allowing providers to use independent EHR systems instead of CMBHS, which sparked discussion about the challenges of double-entering data and limited reporting capabilities in the current system. The group also discussed potential restructuring of women and children's services funding, with Vaughn Gilmore from Santa Mar expressing support for specialized funding while suggesting keeping TRF and women and children's services integrated rather than completely separate. The conversation included discussion about regional allocation of funds and de-obligation processes,…
Over the years, our auditors make sure that we follow federal regulations as published in the Uniform Grant Guidelines. We are very careful to document as follows:
Donated goods and materials fall under the Uniform Guidance’s treatment of “in‑kind contributions” and are primarily addressed in:
2 CFR § 200.306 – Cost Sharing or Matching
2 CFR § 200.434 – Contributions and Donations
Under the Uniform Guidance, donated goods and materials (for example, supplies... provided at no charge) are treated as third‑party in‑kind contributions.
Donated goods and materials can be counted only if all cost‑sharing conditions are met under 2 CFR § 200.306(b). Specifically, the contribution must:
Be verifiable in the recipient’s records
Not be counted toward another federal award
Be necessary and reasonable for accomplishing the project objectives
Be allowable under the cost principles in Subpart E
Not be paid by the federal government under another award
Be included in the approved budget when required
Conform to all other applicable provisions of Part 200
Donated goods and materials must be valued at their fair market value at the time of donation—that is, what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller in an arms‑length transaction. The recipient must use the same valuation methods it uses for its own purchased goods, ensuring consistency and auditability. [govinfo.gov]