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“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant. The form 990 is reviewed by management and a copy is supplied to each board member prior to filing the form 990 with the irs.”

“Agency asks board and staff to annually sign conflict of interest policy. If situations in peer agencies come to our attention and/or a situation even remotely appears to be a conflict, we discuss it with external accountants and legal counsel for guidance. The agency's personal policies handbook provides guidance about situations to avoid, what to do if a conflict of interest is suspected. The agency also has a corporate compliance and whistle blower policy to provide alternative means for reporting suspected violations of company policy.”

“The executive committee members utilize compensation studies and salary surveys and informal network of other related organizations to determine the adequacy of compensation levels for the executive director, cfo, all officers, and other positions within the organization.”

“The agency will make indicated information available to the public upon request.”

“Saint dominic's is a leader in community based and residential services with the goal of helping people in need to reach their potential through compassionate professional care and quality services fostered by a family-focused culture and environment. Our vision to enable each person to live and thrive in a permanent family centered environment that will nurture individual growth and maximize independence and the achievement of one's potential. Our heritage saint dominic's is a catholic agency founded in 1878 by the dominican sisters of blauvelt as a home for immigrant children abandoned on the streets of new york city. Today, saint dominic's continues the mission of foundress mother mary ann sammon to compassionately care for those in need and better their lives. Every day, professional care and compassion are provided to a diverse population of nearly 1,800 children, adolescents, adults and families in need throughout the bronx and lower hudson valley, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. This ranges from children with needs born into families shattered by violence, neglect and abandonment and the devastating effects of poverty to children and adults with a broad spectrum of developmental disabilities and adolescents and children with severe emotional disabilities to adults with mental illness and preschoolers living in impoverished areas. Saint dominic's 830 dedicated staff members work in more than 40 programs including family foster care, adoption, special needs education, therapeutic preschool education, community based services and community residences for adults with mental illness or developmental disabilities.”

“Increase in beneficial interest in friends of st. Dominic's inc. 3,742,640.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”