Queens Symphony Orchestra C-O Queens College

“The draft financial statements and form 990 are reviewed by the chairman of the symphony, as the designated member of the board for such purpose. The chairman is a senior audit partner of a "big 4" accounting firm, and would meet the criteria for a "financial expert" under sec rules.”

“The symphony provides board members with a copy of the conflict of interest policy to be signed. This policy is updated periodically and if need be discussed if there is deemed to be a conflict of interest.”

“The symphony has two (2) full time employees. The board annually reviews the compensation of the executive director (the only non-contractual senior executive).”

“The music director is under a contractual agreement. The compensation package is negotiated by the music director, his agent, the executive director, and the president of the board. The results of the negotiations are approved by the board.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“The queens symphony orchestra is a not-for-profit orchestra for the borough of queens. The symphony's vision and mission statements reflect the organization's priority of service to the culturally diverse members of the queens community. The symphony serves their diverse audience and ethnic groups to draw them together to one location and concert series. The queens symphony orchestra has embarked upon a new strategic artistic plan, combining the various world art forms with the traditional symphonic style to create a new art form entirely that speaks to the heart of the ethnically diverse borough of queens.”

“Professional fees 3,235 32,776 0 musicians 261,633 0 0 total 264,868 32,776 0”

“Book / tax depreciation difference -1 rounding difference 0 total -1”