A Statement From the Metrohealth Board of Trustees

The MetroHealth Board of Trustees issued the following statement about a report issued this morning, November 12, from the Auditor of State:

While the Auditor's report does not find sufficient evidence to support a criminal referral, the report is clear on several key facts, including (1) "…Dr. Boutros did not share the development and management of the (supplemental performance based variable compensation) program directly with the Board…", (2) the Auditor was "unable to identify any supporting documentation for overt authorization by the Board for Dr. Boutros' participation in the SPBVC", and (3) when confronted with the payment of the unauthorized bonuses, "Dr. Boutros repaid the SPBVC bonuses, including interest, at a total of $2 .1 million."

These facts make it clear that the Board acted properly in terminating Dr. Boutros for cause and recouping millions of dollars in unauthorized bonus payments.