Bsa Business Software Alliance Inc

“Bsa has global and global policy members as defined in bsa's bylaws, who have the right to a seat on the board of directors, and thereby, a direct voice in making policy decisions and setting the overall direction of bsa.”

“The form 990 was prepared by bsa accounting staff and it was reviewed by bsa's controller, cfo, outside counsel, and tax advisor. The 990 was then provided to the board of directors prior to its filing.”

“An officer, director, or employee is required to disclose in writing any existing conflicts between their interests (or their family's interests) and those of bsa. In the acknowledgement accompanying this written disclosure, the individual agrees to report promptly to bsa any changes or additions to their initial conflict disclosure, including but not limited to any instance of a conflict or apparent conflict that may subsequently arise.”

“An officer, director, or employee receives, reviews, and acknowledges in writing his or her compliance with the organization's conflict of interest policy and discloses any existing conflicts of which he or she is currently aware. In this written acknowledgement, the individual agrees to report promptly to bsa any changes or additions to their initial conflict disclosure, including but not limited to any instance of a conflict or apparent conflict that may subsequently arise. In addition, the organization regularly informs its members of this policy and also publicizes methods to report conflicts via a confidential hotline.”

“Bsa has and observes a whistleblower policy. Bsa has and observes a document retention policy. These policies were adopted by management under the supervision of the board.”

“For the president and ceo, the board's executive committee conducts a performance review on an annual basis and determines compensation. Compensation paid to other nonprofit executives in comparable positions is considered during this process.”

“For the other officer and for the key employees listed on form 990, compensation is reviewed annually. Compensation paid to other executives in comparable positions is considered during this process. All officers and the key employees listed on the form 990 are subject to an annual performance review. Their merit increase, if any, is determined based on performance. Their bonus, if eligible and if earned, is determined based on their performance versus predefined goals and objectives.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and form 990 available upon request.”

“Foreign highest compensated employee: the following employee reported in part vii is foreign and does not receive a w-2. Tarun sawney, senior director, enforcement, apac compensation and average hours per week for christopher hopfensperger: effective april 2017, christopher hopfensperger, sr director, global policy, began working primarily as executive director of software education foundation, an entity directly controlled by bsa business software alliance, inc. The compensation reported on part vii, section a is for both positions. Average hours per week for each position are reported on the form 990 for each entity.”

“Bsa/the software alliance is the leading advocate for the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace. Bsa pioneers compliance programs that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy.”

“In addition to bsa business software alliance, inc's united states-based employees who received w-2's, the organization had employees based outside the us supporting the bsa's worldwide activities.”

“Bsa/the software alliance is the leading advocate for the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace. Its members are among the world's most innovative companies, creating software solutions that spark the economy and improve modern life. With headquarters in washington, dc, and operations in more than 60 countries around the world, bsa pioneers compliance programs that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy.”

“Description:public relations total fees:1933646”

“Description:policy total fees:1077015”

“Description:research & studies total fees:935535”

“Description:enforcement total fees:859871”

“Description:human resources & recruiting total fees:486482”

“Description:temporary services total fees:31610”

“Description:other professional services total fees:61060”