Article 7. Cost Reports
12VAC30-90-70. Cost report submission.
Article 7
Cost Reports
A. Cost reports are due not later than 150 days after the provider's fiscal year end. If a complete cost report is not received within 150 days after the end of the provider's fiscal year, it is considered delinquent. The cost report shall be deemed complete for the purpose of cost settlement when DMAS has received all of the following (note that if the audited financial statements required by subdivisions 3 a and 7 b of this subsection are received not later than 120 days after the provider's fiscal year end and all other items listed are received not later than 90 days after the provider's fiscal year end, the cost report shall be considered to have been filed at 90 days):
1. Completed cost reporting forms provided by DMAS, with signed certifications;
2. The provider's trial balance showing adjusting journal entries;
3. a. The provider's audited financial statements including, but not limited to, a balance sheet, a statement of income and expenses, a statement of retained earnings (or fund balance), a statement of cash flows, the auditor's report in which he expresses his opinion or, if circumstances require, disclaims an opinion based on generally accepted auditing standards, footnotes to the financial statements, and the management report. Multi-facility providers shall be governed by subdivision 7 of this subsection;
b. Schedule of restricted cash funds that identify the purpose of each fund and the amount;
c. Schedule of investments by type (stock, bond, etc.), amount, and current market value;
4. Schedules that reconcile financial statements and trial balance to expenses claimed in the cost report;
5. Depreciation schedule;
6. Schedule of assets as defined in 12VAC30-90-38;
7. Nursing facilities that are part of a chain organization must also file:
a. Home office cost report;
b. Audited consolidated financial statements of the chain organization including the auditor's report in which he expresses his opinion or, if circumstances require, disclaims an opinion based on generally accepted auditing standards, the management report and footnotes to the financial statements;
c. The nursing facility's financial statements including, but not limited to, a balance sheet, a statement of income and expenses, a statement of retained earnings (or fund balance), and a statement of cash flows;
d. Schedule of restricted cash funds that identify the purpose of each fund and the amount;
e. Schedule of investments by type (stock, bond, etc.), amount, and current market value; and
8. Such other analytical information or supporting documentation that may be required by DMAS.
B. When cost reports are delinquent, the provider's interim rate shall be reduced to zero. For example, for a September 30 fiscal year end, payments will be reduced starting with the payment on and after March 1.
C. After the overdue cost report is received, desk reviewed, and a new prospective rate established, the amounts withheld shall be computed and paid. If the provider fails to submit a complete cost report within 180 days after the fiscal year end, a penalty in the amount of 10% of the balance withheld shall be forfeited to DMAS.
Statutory Authority
§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR460-03-4.1940:1 Article 5, eff. July 1, 1994; amended, Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 16, eff. July 1, 1996; Volume 14, Issue 1, eff. December 1, 1997; Volume 17, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 2001; Volume 32, Issue 6, eff. December 31, 2015.
12VAC30-90-75. Reporting form; accounting method; cost report extensions; fiscal year changes.
A. All cost reports shall be submitted on uniform reporting forms provided by the DMAS, or by Medicare if applicable. Such cost reports, subsequent to the initial cost report period, shall cover a 12-month period. Any exceptions must be approved by the DMAS.
B. The accrual method of accounting and cost reporting is mandated for all providers.
C. Extension for submission of a cost report may be granted if the provider can document extraordinary circumstances beyond its control. Extraordinary circumstances do not include:
1. Absence or changes of chief finance officer, controller or bookkeeper;
2. Financial statements not completed;
3. Office or building renovations;
4. Home office cost report not completed;
5. Change of stock ownership;
6. Change of intermediary;
7. Conversion to computer; or
8. Use of reimbursement specialist.
D. All fiscal year end changes must be approved 90 days prior to the beginning of a new fiscal year.
Statutory Authority
§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 16, eff. July 1, 1996.