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 similar 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.”

“Only three officers are compensated - the center's full time president/director; full time vp/treasurer/director; and part-time secretary/assistant treasurer. Their compensation is set by the board of directors with the president/director, vp/treasurer/director, and secretary recusing themselves 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 in salary was last performed in 2013.”

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

“Culture of lawfulness - mexico project consultants: program service expenses 152,305. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 152,305. Operations consulting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 11,664. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,664. Culture of lawfulness - colombia project consultants: program service expenses 2,185. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,185. Culture of lawfulness - middle east project consultants: program service expenses 58,160. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 58,160. Security capabilities consulting: program service expenses 30,610. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,610. Proposal development services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 8,175. Total expenses 8,175.”

“Note that the center received audited financial statements for the fifteen months ended january 31, 2015. Accordingly, the fiscal year ended october 31, 2014 is captured within these audited totals.”

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