ADMINISTRATION
AND FINANCE
The Division of Administration and Finance is responsible for the management of the business practices, the facilities, and the pre- and post-analytic processes related to laboratory testing. Business management for the laboratory is centralized in the Coralville laboratory facility. Staff that oversee the pre- and post- analytical processes are located in the Coralville, Ankeny and Milford laboratories.

Financial Management

The finance section is responsible for the management of the $24 million State Hygienic Laboratory operation, including overseeing revenues and expenses to accomplish the objectives of the laboratory. This consists of accounting, billing, purchasing, and revenue and expense stream management. This section of the laboratory provides financial transaction support for more than 4,000 clients, and distributes more than 17,000 bills and invoices per year.

Major achievements:

  • Began implementation of StrataJazz software for planning, budgeting and decision management.
  • Worked with Telcor to design the accounts receivable and billing programs to invoice for clinical testing.
  • Revamped accounting codes and expanded the descriptors for expenses and revenues.