Skills Unlimited Inc

“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.”

“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.”

“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 includes 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 policy available as requested by outside agencies and the general public.”