Skills Unlimited Inc

“All officers and directors are required to sign the conflict of interest statement on an annual basis and all parties are required to disclose any changes in conflict of interest throughout the year. This document is reviewed by the organization's chief compliance officer for all conflicts and completeness. All known conflicts are disclosed to the ceo and the governing body as required.”

“The organization uses an outside independent accounting consulting firm with expertise in the not-for-profit industry to perform a compensation analysis for the ceo and other corporate officers. The compensation analysis include the following: compensation surveys based upon the compensation and fringe benefits reported on the 990 tax returns for comparable agencies in the industry. The results of this compensation analysis are presented to the compensation committee of the board of directors, who reviews the analysis to determine appropriate compensation levels and ensure compliance with the due diligence guidelines as outlined in irc 4958. The basis for its determination and all decisions made are contemporaneously documented in meeting minutes and board resolutions.”

“The organization makes their financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest available as requested by outside agencies and the general public.”

“SKILLS UNLIMITED, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED IN 1954. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, ARTICLE 31 CLINIC AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES TO DISABLED CLIENTS IN TRAINING. PART III - LINE 4A Skills Unlimited provides various work programs including vocational training courses, placement services, on the job assessment, and supported employment. Vocational training courses with the goal of competitive placement are a highlighted feature. Comprehensive curriculums that reflect the needs of today's employers are tailored to meet the needs of each of our trainees. Placement Services include individual and group job placement training sessions focusing on a variety of job related and job seeking skills. On-The-Job Assessment includes follows up on all job placements to aid with the transition to competitive employment and to ensure a successful placement. Supported Employment offers a wide variety of employment related supports to participants seeking placement at a community based employment site. PART III - LINE 4B PROS is a personalized recovery oriented psychiatric rehabilitation program for adults over the age of 18. Licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health, the program is supported by Medicaid and offers a variety of services designed to promote recovery from mental illness. Skills Unlimited offers recovery-oriented classes in which participants receive instruction and support while learning about psychiatric symptoms, medications, and the mental health delivery system in general. All participants are assigned counselors who assist them in developing individualized recovery plans. People who attend the PROS set personal goals in the general areas of working, housing, health, education, and social skills development. PART III - LINE 4C Skills Unlimited is licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health to operate an outpatient clinic to diagnose and provide treatment services for persons with psychiatric disabilities and mental illness. Services offered at the clinic include Initial Screening Service, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Therapy, Verbal Therapy, Group Therapy, Social Work Services and psychological evaluations assessments and therapy. PART III - LINE 4D The Skills Unlimited Day Habilitation program is a unique and highly individualized method of providing life skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Active involvement and immersion in community activities is central to this program. The program focuses on enabling each individual to attain his or her maximum potential. PART VI - SECTION A. - QUESTION 3 To support its activities, the Organization entered into an administrative services agreement with Family Residences & Essential Enterprises, Inc. ("free") A non-profit corporation whose primary purpose is to support persons in need of physical, mental, emotional and social services. The agreement commenced February 1, 2014 for a one year period, which automatically renews for successive one year periods unless cancelled in writing by either party at least sixty days prior to the anniversary date of the agreement. Under the terms set forth in the agreement, FREE provides the organization with professional and technical assistance it needs to accomplish its mission. These services include executive consulting, financial management, human resources, information technology, accounting and legal services, compliance and similar services. PART VI - SECTION B - QUESTION 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT PREPARES THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990 AND THE OUTSIDE AUDITORS PREPARE THE FORM 990. THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 BY EMAIL AND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.”

“Government agencies adjustment: -448,229.”