Nysarc Inc Fulton-Schoharie Counties

“Nysarc, inc. Is a unitary corporation consisting of its 39 chapters. Nysarc, inc., fulton-schoharie counties chapter is one division of the corporation. The corporation and chapter's governing body is the board of governors representing the individual membership in each chapter's jurisdiction. Each chapter has one primary and one alternate governor with a weighted average vote based on membership. The corporation through its bylaws delegates day-to-day operating authority to the chapter's board of directors. The executive committee of the board of governors comprises the corporation's elected officers and exercises all powers of the board of governors between plenary meetings of the governors.”

“The organization's members elect the officers and directors of the chapter annually. In turn, those chapter board members nominate the officers and directors of the corporation.”

“The board of governors does not review the chapters' form 990s before they are filed. Each chapter submits a copy of its form 990 to the governing body when the chapter has filed. Each chapter must have a process for its board of directors to review the form 990. At this chapter, management reviews the form 990 before it is filed.”

“Each new employee receives a copy of the agency's conflict of interest policy that requires the employee to disclose potential conflicts upon hire or at any point during employment when a conflict may arise. Annually, employees in key positions, board members and agency management are required to complete a disclosure form. If a conflict of interest arises, the individual will be recused from voting. This process is monitored by the internal auditor.”

“The agency contracts with outside consultants, reviews other agency 990s and reviews wage studies performed by various provider agency associations (nysarc, nysra, nysacra, etc.) to determine officer and high level management salary and benefits.”

“The organization makes its audited financial statements available to the general public when requested. The release of other documents would be determined on a case-by-case basis based on the requestor's expressed use of the information.”

“Governing documents not available to the public”

“All nysarc chapters are subject to the chapter manual that delineates the policies and procedures of the board of governors.”

“The officers and board of governors of nysarc may be reached at nysarc, inc. 29 british american blvd, latham, ny 12110. Full bog list is available at the arc ny website.”

“Equity interest in foundation 2,839,534.”

“This process has not changed from the prior year”