Community Programs of Westchester Jewish Community Services

“The form 990 was reviewed by the audit committee and distributed to all members of the board of directors prior to filing. The finance committee and all board members are involved in reviewing agency information throughout the year and the 990s reflect information that has previously been presented to, and where necessary discussed with, the committee and board in fiscal year 2022-23.”

“The purpose of the policy is to avoid potential conflicts arising between the private interest of board members and all staff and their responsibilities to the agency. On an annual basis each board member and all employees review the policy and sign a conflict disclosure form. If any conflicts are disclosed, the board audit committee meets to review them to determine approprate action. If circumstances are undisclosed and only later come to the attention of the ceo or president they shall take immediate action to address the conflict. Approprate actions shall include dismissal with cause, suspension, or other such remedies as shall be determined by the board president.”

“On an annual basis the board president and executive committee review the compensation of the ceo. Comparable compensation for this position is obtained from an independent consultant who utilizes industry surveys to ensure compensation is appropriate. Based on thisindependent data the compensation is reviewed and approved. Documentation of the review and approval is maintained.”

“On an annual basis the board president and executive committee review the compensation of other officers and key employees. Comparable compensation for these positions is obtained from an independent consultant who utilizes industry surveys to ensure compensation is appropriate. Based on this independent data the compensation is reviewed and approved. Documentation of the review and approval is maintained.”

“Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available on request. Financial statements and form 990 are available on the company website - www.wjcs com.”

“Community programs of westchester jewish community services is a non- secretarian, not-for-profit, broad based human service agency dedicated to helping people of all ages cope with emotional, cognitive, environmental, physical, social and educational challenges.”

“As part of the wjcs comprehensive continuum of care for people with developmental disabilities, community programs operates 13 residences offering home-like, professionally supervised environments as well as supports for (95) individuals to live independently. A wide range of needs is met through intensively staffed intermediate care facilities and moderately staffed individualized residential alternatives. All residences are situated in neighborhoods that allow individuals to become fully integrated into community life. Within the homes, each individual has an individualized program to meet specialized needs and interests. The residential and clinical staff assist individuals to learn daily living skills and to be as independent as possible. In addition, each person participates in a day program activity or is employed to promote a sense of self-worth and productivity. Individuals are also helped to connect to their religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Various support services are also provided to individuals with special needs which includes service coordination which assists individual living within group homes or in the community to access supports necessary to maintain health, wellness and safety. Point program supports (60) individuals to live independently in a non-certified living arrangement. Taft community center provides a centralized meeting space for individuals with id/dd to socialize, take classes for skill development and enhance their use of technology.”

“Process has not changed from prior year.”