National Strategy Information Center Inc

“Dr. Roy godson, president/director, and jeffrey berman, vp/treasurer/director, have a business relationship in a for-profit entity. Dr. Roy godson, president/director and jeffrey berman, vp/treasurer/director also serve in these same capacities for another 501(c)(3) organization.”

“Members of the corporation consist of those individuals who have executed the certificate of incorporation and such other individuals as, from time to time, may be elected as members.”

“Member's primary functions include consideration of amendments of the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws, and oversight of the composition of the board of directors and its activities. Members may elect other individuals to serve as members by a majority vote at any meeting of the members which is duly called for that purpose and at which a quorum is present. The members elect the board of directors to serve a two year term.”

“There are no committees that may act on behalf of the board of directors.”

“Once the draft federal form 990 is received, a copy is forwarded to the center's legal counsel for review. An internal review is also conducted by the center's vp/treasurer/director, jeffrey berman; bookkeepers; and president/director, dr. Roy godson. The comments from the reviews are then forwarded to raffa, p.c. To be addressed. The board of directors are briefed on the federal form 990 at the center's annual meeting and provided a copy of the audited financial statements and all recommendations from the center's independent auditors.”

“The conflict of interest policy has been reviewed and approved by the center's board of directors. All directors have been made aware of its provisions. Time is allocated at each board meeting to raise any potential conflicts. In addition, all expenses are reviewed by the center's vp/treasurer/director for any potential conflict of interest. Any that arise are then brought to the attention of the center's president and board of directors.”

“During the short fiscal year ended january 31, 2015, only the center's full time vp/treasurer/director was compensated. His compensation was set by the board of directors with the vp/treasurer/director recusing himself from the discussion and vote. This is done after a review of relevant comparability data developed by the center's legal counsel; this includes the salaries of chief officials in comparable non-profit organizations. The board's deliberation and decision on executive compensation are then recorded in the board meeting minutes. This review and increase was last performed in 2013. In 2014 mr. Berman voluntarily reduced his compensation.”

“The center's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“On november 20, 2014, the center's board voted and approved that the center bring its principal projects to closure and cease operations as of january 31, 2015. The dissolution of the center was approved by the board at its meeting on january 16, 2015. On january 20, 2015, the center entered into an agreement with the institute for international studies (iis), which is a section 501(c)(3) public charity, to transfer any remaining net assets to iis.”

“Culture of lawfulness - mexico project consultants: program service expenses 29,449. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,449. Operations consulting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 14,225. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,225. Culture of lawfulness - middle east project consultants: program service expenses 11,660. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,660. Security capabilities consulting: program service expenses 26,913. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,913.”

“On november 20, 2014, the center's board of directors voted and approved that the center bring its principal projects to closure and cease operations as of january 31, 2015. The dissolution of the center was approved by the board at its meeting on january 16, 2015. On january 20, 2015, the center entered into an agreement with the institute for international studies (iis) to transfer any remaining net assets to iis. The dissolution resulted in the center's adoption of the liquidation basis of accounting. This basis of accounting is considered appropriate when, among other things, liquidation of an organization is probable and the net realized values of assets are reasonably determined. Under this basis of accounting, assets are valued at their net realizable values, and liabilities are stated at their estimated settlement amounts. The conversion to a liquidation basis of accounting required management to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expense, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.”

“Note that the center received audited financial statements for the fifteen months ended january 31, 2015.”

“The center received separate independent audited financial statements for the fifteen-month period ended january 31, 2015.”