Westchester Community Opportunity Program Inc.

“The governing body delegated responsibility for the review of the completed Form 990 to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee reviewed the return to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency of information reported on the Form 990 and the audited financial statements.”

“Each Board member is required to sign a conflict of interest policy and provide an annual statement regarding any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest. Conflicts are monitored by the Chief Administrative Officer. Should any conflicts arise, the board member has to recuse himself/herself on any matter which is the basis for the conflict.”

“Performance evaluation is done by the Executive Committee of the Board of directors. The Board Chair meets with the CEO to discuss the results of the performance evaluation. The Human Resource department gathers salary data from similarly situated non-profits in the area and provides the same to the Executive Committee. Based upon the CEO's performance and the results of comparability data, compensation is then determined.”

“The agency does not make its governing documents, and conflict of interest policy, available to the public.”

“5 Steps to Five is the newest and only privately funded program for WestCOP. This program offers new moms the tools and education needed for child development, infant care and stimulation as well as health and nutrition. It is based on the philosophy that through nurturing, talking, playing, reading and exploring, new moms and families can provide for their children a healthy and well-rounded upbringing and effect their futures positively.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Foster Grandparent - Program places low-income senior volunteers in an academic setting throughout the counties of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan. The volunteers provide educational assistance to special needs children. This program also provides an hourly stipend to its volunteers. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Employment and Training - This program provides comprehensive training and work experience through subsidized employment, pre-employment training, including interviewing techniques, job seeking and job holding skills. It also provides career counseling and client specific job development. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Other programs - Westcop operates various programs to provide services to the low income communities in Westchester County. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Community Services Block Grant - funds are used to provide services throughout Westchester and Putnam counties to low-income and at-risk individuals. Our services are designed to promote self-sufficiency and vibrant healthy communities for the people we serve. Through a network of eleven community action program offices, we offer outreach, advocacy, information and referral services to those in need, employment and training, food pantry, ESL classes,home energy assistance, immigration assistance, health and nutrition workshops and after-school training. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Veterans Program - Supportive Services for Veteran's Families is designed to assit very low-income Veteran Families residing in or transitioning to Permanent Housing. The program's goal is to enhance housing stability of homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.”

“The Finance Committee currently has oversight of the audit, review and compilation of the agency's financial statement and selection of an independent accountant. The agency is in the process of forming an audit committee that will provide oversight of this area in the future.”