Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services Incorporated

“The organization is required by its by-laws to have board members who are appointed by local councils on aging. Two councils on aging appoint up to two board members. Both councils on aging are receiving grants and/or contracts for services from the organization.”

“Cfo and executive director perform an in-depth review of form 990 during the preparation process. The 990 document is shared with all board finance committee members and a copy is made available to all board members. The board finance committee reviews form 990 before filing. The board finance committee and the board reviewers are documented in the board meeting minutes.”

“On an annual basis, key staff and members of the board of directors review the conflict of interest policy and sign off to disclose any conflicts. Throughout the year, board members are required to disclose and abstain when voting on any item that might be impacted by other affiliations or conflicts.”

“Board hr committee reviews comparable salary data from other asaps and non-profits. The full board votes to approve the executive director's salary as part of the budget process and if/when the committee makes recommendations for salary after their review.”

“Board human resources committee reviews comparable salary data from other asaps and non-profits, and the full board votes to approve any salary recommendations made by the committee after their review.”

“Available upon request at the organization's website. Available for public inspection via the public charities division of the ma attorney general's website. Copies of these documents are also available upon request.”

“Somerville-cambridge elder services is a non-profit agency that provides information, services, and advocacy to help older adults live independently in the setting of their choice. Established in 1972 as part of a national movement toward providing community-based services and supports for older adults, our mission is focused on helping people age in place, regardless of income level. We help thousands of older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities in our service communities, often working with them in their homes to assess needs and coordinate assistance.”

“Other services provided by the organization in fy2023 include case management, information referral, transportation, health screening, friendly visiting, nutrition, chores, protective and homemaker services.”

“Subcontracted services 17,827,237 0 0 payroll service charges 39,800 2,095 154 consultants 126,302 7,912 712 total 17,993,339 10,007 866”