Hospital gets clean bill of health

RITZVILLE – East Adams Rural Healthcare has received a clean bill of financial health.

Representatives from certified public accounting firm Dingus, Zarecor and Associates PLLC, presented the 2020 financial audit report to the East Adams Rural Healthcare directors Feb. 23.

Senior manager and CPA Joe Lodge reported an unmodified “clean opinion” of the hospital’s financial statements, and noted that financial disclosures were neutral, consistent and fair.

There were no non-compliance issues; however, auditors identified two material weaknesses.

The weaknesses were described as account reconcilia...