United South End Settlements

“The form 990 is reviewed by the co-executive director, outsourced accounting firm, finance/audit committee, and the chairman of the board before it is filed. In addition, a copy of the final form 990 is provided to all board members before it is filed”

“The board of directors has a written conflict of interest policy. Pursuant to the policy, directors who believe a potential transaction with uses may involve a conflict must report that transaction and all material facts in writing to the executive committee. No involved director may be present for the discussion or vote, nor may such director influence or make recommendations with respect to such vote. A disinterested majority of the executive committee (or a disinterested majority of the board, if a majority of the executive committee is disqualified from acting) will vote on the transaction. Approval shall be based on a finding that the transaction is fair to uses and in the best interests of the organization, that it appears that uses cannot obtain a more advantageous arrangement with reasonable effort and that the transaction will not constitute an excess benefit under section 4958 to the internal revenue code. Annually, each board member will sign a statement provided by uses to the effect that he/she has read and understands this policy and agrees to comply with it. The director will also disclose on that statement information relating to potential conflicts of interest. In addition, the organization has a separate conflict of interest policy that is applicable to all employees (including officers and key employees) which requires disclosure of potential conflicts to immediate managers and/or hr.”

“Positively partners, uses' outsourced hr partner, drafted a compensation review in spring 2021 to create pay bands based on level of responsibility within the organization. With consideration of the compensation for the outgoing executive director, plus reviewing the proposed pay bands, we recommended a salary for the co-executive directors in line with our market analysis and the organizational size and budget. Each co-executive director received the same salary upon their promotions, which was approved by the independent executive committee of the board and was documented in their employment agreements. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b the organization did not compensate any other employees meeting the irs definitions of officers or key employees.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 201,532. Management and general expenses 245,106. Fundraising expenses 29,517. Total expenses 476,155.”

“Process did not change from prior year.”