A new state information technology audit shows that the Montana Department of Justice is not meeting goals and requirements for security, structure and governance.
Labeling the “extraordinary demand for child care” in Montana as a “crisis,” the state health department said it would follow recommendations to improve the system.
Montana lawmakers from both political parties expressed frustration that the largest healthcare systems in the state can claim whatever amount they want as community or charitable care with little oversight from the Internal Revenue Service or the State of Montana.
In an audit committee meeting, Montana lawmakers from both political parties questioned if nonprofit hospitals throughout the state justify their tax breaks.