The Brooklyn Hospital Center

“The sole member of the corporation is brooklyn health inc., a federally tax exempt, state nonprofit entity (ein 82-1498653).”

“The sole member has the sole authority to establish from time to time the number of trustees that shall comprise the entire board (either pursuant to section 3.02 or by amendment of the bylaws as permitted by article viii) and to remove any trustee with cause.”

“Except as may be limited by applicable law governing health care institutions, the sole member has such other powers and authority as are afforded to the member under the corporation's certificate of incorporation or generally to members of not-for-profit corporations under the laws of the state of new york.”

“The form 990 was reviewed by the chairman of the board of trustees, the chairman of the finance committee, the president & ceo and the chief financial officer. The form 990 was also provided to the members of the board of trustees prior to filing.”

“The vp of audit and compliance reviews all annual conflict of interest questionnaires. All positive responses are reviewed with the ceo and general counsel. All material responses are reported to the audit and compliance committee of the board, along with recommended actions. If a conflict arises then the vp of audit and compliance gathers additional information from the reporter as necessary. Positive responses are reviewed by the vp of audit and compliance, ceo, and counsel, and this group determines which if any responses represent a conflict. The ceo will then take such action as is deemed appropriate to eliminate the conflict of interest, including such steps as reassignment of responsibilities or establishment of protective arrangements. If the matter involves a board member or officer, appropriate action will be determined by the board.”

“The compensation subcommittee of the executive committee of the board of trustees comprised of independent persons who are members of the board of trustees meet to review and discuss comparable market data for similar positions at similar institutions and other relevant issues and challenges at the hospital as well as hospital and ceo performance. After review and deliberation, the committee approves actions to be implemented. Minutes of committee meetings including deliberations and decisions are recorded during the meeting and reviewed and approved as appropriate at the following meeting. The same process applies to members of the executive staff, department chairs and other highly compensated staff except that the president and ceo makes compensation recommendations to the committee for those employees.”

“Upon request, the organization will make available only those documents required to be disclosed under the public inspection laws.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 14,648,361. Management and general expenses 3,134,606. Fundraising expenses 30,405. Total expenses 17,813,372. Purchased services: program service expenses 25,771,239. Management and general expenses 5,514,793. Fundraising expenses 53,493. Total expenses 31,339,525. Billing services: program service expenses 33,806. Management and general expenses 7,234. Fundraising expenses 70. Total expenses 41,110.”