Barrier Free Living Holding Inc

“After the board has approved the financial statements, the form 990 is completed by the preparer and submitted to management. The document is reviewed by management and is then distributed to the audit committee of the parent company for review. After approval by the audit committee of the parent company, it is sent to the board. Any comments or questions are presented to management who communicate the issues directly to the preparer.”

“Annual certifications are required. All staff signs at the time of employment an affidavit of any conflict of interest. The policy states that if there are any changes, a notification is sent to the corporate compliance officer. All staff acknowledges that they understand and adhere to the barrier free living, inc. Conflict of interest policies and procedures. Trustees and key employees have signed the conflict of interest certification and are required to do so annually.”

“The executive board and compnesation committee in conjunction with human resources director reviews all documents including the employment contracts and a compensation study to ensure that the compensation of the ceo is fair and reasonable in view of his responsibilities and the scope of his duties.”

“Upon written request documents are made available.”

“Barrier free living apartments, our newest vision in the bronx, opened in the summer of 2015. Our two building complex of 120 apartments provides safe, accessible homes to families with a head of household who is a survivor of domestic violence and who has a disability. We also have studios for singles (survivors of domestic violence with a disability; veterans with disabilities.) our in-house support services include counseling, occupational therapy and support groups for adults and children.”

“The audit committee meets with the auditors to review the draft of the audited financial statment annually. This process has not changed since prior year.”

“Management and general expense includes costs of barrier free living, inc. And costs related to freedom house for people with disabilities. Barrier free living, inc. Charges freedom house for people with disabilities each year with administrative costs. The combined ratio of management and general expenses to total expenses for these two organizations is approximately 10% ($716,589/$7,250,711)”