Serenity Human Services

“Each year, the independent auditor working with the director of finance prepares a draft of irs form 990. Prior to submitting it to the board of directors, the director of finance and the ceo review the draft form. The review of the form is conducted by the treasurer to ensure that it is consistent with the financial statements and that the questions and descriptive statements are accurate. The board of directors will then be presented with a summary of any changes to be made prior to filing of the approved irs form 990. The treasurer will then provide a review of the form to be filed to the full board at its next scheduled meeting.”

“Annually, board members, key employees, and directors provide written disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. The agency monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy with key employees at the time of hire, as well as on an annual basis.”

“The organization utilizes the following resources: interagency council (iac) salary scale. Iac in a not-for-profit membership organization, comprised of voluntary services providers supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in the greater metro new york area. Iac currently represents over 120 member agencies and organizations helping individuals and their families in new york city; and nassau, suffolk and rockland counties.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request at the administrative offices during regular business hours. In addition, the irs form 990 is available at www.guidestar.org.”

“The organization's accounting methods have not changed since the filing of the prior year return.”