Richmond Children Center Inc

“The form 990 was prepared by an independent accountant. The importance of the form 990 prompted discussions at the board level far in advance of the filing date. At several board and committee meetings, the content, impact and issues included in the form were discussed with the board. Also discussed were resolutions of issues and best practices. Prior to the actual filing, all board members were provided with a copy of the completed form. The cfo was designated as the point of contact for the board members to resolve any questions, comments or concerns.”

“The agency's conflict of interest policy is monitored and enforced as part of our corporate compliance policy. All board members as well as all staff who are identified as being in "at-risk" positions are required to attend an orientation training on corporate compliance, code of conduct and conflict of interest policies. "at risk" staff attend an annual review and update workshop. Each person receives a copy of the corporate compliance plan, the code of conduct and the conflict of interest policy. Further, each person must complete a conflict of interest disclosure form on an annual basis. Instructions for the form which include examples are also provided. All completed forms are reviewed by the president/ceo and any identified potential conflicts are reviewed and addressed as appropriate. Any failures to disclose, if discovered, subject the individual to disciplinary action which is administered based on the nature and seriousness of the conflict/potential conflict.”

“The board has identified the president/ceo position as the only position that they determine the compensation for. As part of the review process, the board designated the human resources committee to review and make a recommendation. The committee reviews the forms 990 of other similarly situated agencies as well as reviewing historical agency information from the organization, as well as from other organizations.”

“The organization makes available for public inspection all required documents at its administrative headquarters. These documents are also available through the new york state attorney general's website as well as through various other third parties, such as guidestar.org. Any requests made to view these public documents, either in person or via copy, made at any agency site, are referred to the main administrative offices for coordination with the requestor.”

“Other compenent of net period pension cost -114,933. Pension related changes other than net periodic pension cost 303,491. To adjust for grant exp”

“The process of overseeing the audit and selection of independent accountant has not been changed from the prior year.”