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Otsego Electric Cooperative Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 15-0500061

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Apr 28, 2017

Organization Profilewww.otsegoec.coop
PO Box 128Hartwick, NY 13348

(607) 293-6622

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.68x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)12 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

3.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)12 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

49th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)12 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$154,228

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)12 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

44th percentile

1.7%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)12 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-4.2%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)12 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Up

$30,412,016

Up $502,124 (+1.7%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$9,678,199

Up $164,938 (+1.7%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$20,733,817

Up $337,186 (+1.7%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,640,705

Down $292,211 (-4.2%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$6,519,107

Down $207,649 (-3.1%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$121,598

Down $84,562 (-41%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2011: $26,767,364Liabilities 2011: $18,485,255Net Assets 2011: $8,282,1092011Assets 2012: $27,233,372Liabilities 2012: $18,846,168Net Assets 2012: $8,387,2042012Assets 2013: $29,852,917Liabilities 2013: $21,033,735Net Assets 2013: $8,819,1822013Assets 2014: $29,877,490Liabilities 2014: $20,657,779Net Assets 2014: $9,219,7112014Assets 2015: $29,909,892Liabilities 2015: $20,396,631Net Assets 2015: $9,513,2612015Assets 2016: $30,412,016Liabilities 2016: $20,733,817Net Assets 2016: $9,678,1992016Assets 2017: $30,520,494Liabilities 2017: $20,325,970Net Assets 2017: $10,194,5242017Assets 2018: $36,673,045Liabilities 2018: $26,094,251Net Assets 2018: $10,578,7942018Assets 2019: $41,742,094Liabilities 2019: $30,409,995Net Assets 2019: $11,332,0992019Assets 2020: $51,553,622Liabilities 2020: $39,655,769Net Assets 2020: $11,897,8532020Assets 2021: $49,068,805Liabilities 2021: $36,394,654Net Assets 2021: $12,674,1512021Assets 2022: $49,086,255Liabilities 2022: $35,157,782Net Assets 2022: $13,928,4732022Assets 2023: $54,918,689Liabilities 2023: $39,235,249Net Assets 2023: $15,683,4402023Assets 2024: $55,175,138Liabilities 2024: $37,724,363Net Assets 2024: $17,450,7752024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$30,412,016
Liabilities$20,733,817
Net Assets$9,678,199
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Revenue 2011: $6,351,290Expenses 2011: $6,219,457Net Income 2011: $131,8332011Revenue 2012: $6,361,874Expenses 2012: $6,299,332Net Income 2012: $62,5422012Revenue 2013: $6,840,351Expenses 2013: $6,495,517Net Income 2013: $344,8342013Revenue 2014: $7,536,248Expenses 2014: $7,166,080Net Income 2014: $370,1682014Revenue 2015: $6,932,916Expenses 2015: $6,726,756Net Income 2015: $206,1602015Revenue 2016: $6,640,705Expenses 2016: $6,519,107Net Income 2016: $121,5982016Revenue 2017: $7,024,817Expenses 2017: $6,511,291Net Income 2017: $513,5262017Revenue 2018: $7,443,827Expenses 2018: $7,118,938Net Income 2018: $324,8892018Revenue 2019: $9,342,111Expenses 2019: $7,854,622Net Income 2019: $1,487,4892019Revenue 2020: $8,701,959Expenses 2020: $8,351,365Net Income 2020: $350,5942020Revenue 2021: $10,412,060Expenses 2021: $10,260,220Net Income 2021: $151,8402021Revenue 2022: $12,788,571Expenses 2022: $12,234,440Net Income 2022: $554,1312022Revenue 2023: $13,104,160Expenses 2023: $12,729,444Net Income 2023: $374,7162023Revenue 2024: $13,488,990Expenses 2024: $13,054,917Net Income 2024: $434,0732024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$6,640,705
Expenses$6,519,107
Net Income$121,598
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Apr 28, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$6,640,705
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Mission of Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. is to make electric energy available to its members at the lowest cost consistent with sound economy and good management.

The Mission of Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. is to be recognized favorably by our members for providing cost competitive, clean, safe, reliable energy solutions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$22,224,862$22,608,252▲ $383,390
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$9,513,261$9,678,199▲ $164,938
Accounts Receivable$700,285$831,228▲ $130,943
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$291,401$407,631▲ $116,230
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$26,402$195,686▲ $169,284
Inventories for Sale or Use$184,818$181,042▼ $3,776
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$117,772$114,333▼ $3,439
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$29,909,892$30,412,016▲ $502,124
Other Assets Total$6,364,352$6,073,844▼ $290,508
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$15,917,204$16,175,178▲ $257,974
Other Liabilities$4,080,000$4,080,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$399,427$448,359▲ $48,932
Deferred Revenue-$30,280-
Total Liabilities$20,396,631$20,733,817▲ $337,186
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,513,261$9,678,199▲ $164,938
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$29,909,892$30,412,016▲ $502,124

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$22,608,252$11,134,578$33,742,830
Other Assets Org$5,160,756--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kevin M RottingenLinemanFT$100,222$54,006$154,228
Timothy R JohnsonCEOFT$86,115$20,329$106,444
Cody AllenDirector AcctFT$73,012$32,311$105,323
Stephen RinellCEO(part)FT$67,518$19,710$87,228
Gary PotterPresidentPT$7,400-$7,400
Kathleen Del PlatoDirector-$4,800-$4,800
Steven ChildSecretary-$3,500-$3,500
Frederick Braun JrDirector-$3,200-$3,200
Edward ClarkeDirector-$3,000-$3,000
Charles ArnoldVice President-$3,000-$3,000
Wendell SaundersTreasurer-$2,800-$2,800
Roger ErwayDirector-$2,000-$2,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$6,546,969
Investment Income
$12,460
Other Revenue
$81,276
Change in Net Assets
$121,598

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,226,266
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$414,439
Other Revenue Adjustments
$414,439
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,226,266
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,640,705
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,046,844
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$328,695
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses---$1,076,377
Depreciation Depletion---$869,732
Interest---$662,841
Other Expenses---$522,041
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$328,695
Benefits to Members---$143,568
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$6,519,107

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,519,107
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,961,100
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,961,100
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$558,007
Other Expense Adjustments$558,007
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Post Retirement Benefits$4,080,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

“Any person, firm, association, corporation, or body politic or subdivision thereof will become a member of the Otsego Cooperative, Inc. upon receipt of electric service from the Cooperative, provided that he or it has first:a)made written application for membershipb)agreed to purchase from the Cooperative electric energy c)agreed to comply with and be bound by the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the cooperative and any rules and regulation adopted by the Board”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body

“Members who are currently purchasing electric service from the Cooperative shall be considered active members and shall be entitled to vote at all regular and special membership meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders

“Each active membership shall be entitled to only one vote upon any matter submitted to a vote at a meeting. All questions shall be decided by a vote of a majority of the active members voting there on in person or by proxy, except as otherwise proved by law, the articles of incorporation or by-laws.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“It shall be the policy of the Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. to have Form 990 reviewed by its Board of Directors each year prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service.Said review can be completed during the course of a regularly scheduled the Board of Directors' meeting at which a quorum is present.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Each Official must annually complete and sign the Conflict of Interest Certification and Disclosure Form attached to this Policy and deliver the completed and signed Form to President or Manager. If an Official discovers any information or fact that could impact another Official's compliance with this Policy, then the Official must disclose the information or fact to President or Manager immediately.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the evaluation process for the Chief Executive Officer.The process is intended to formally assess the Chief Executive Officer's past performance as well as to help the Board determine future developmental needs for the Chief Executive Officer. Consequently, there are two types of measures: a) Financial Performance Measures, which track accountability for past performance, and b) Leadership Effectiveness Measures, which identify the key objectives that will assure the future success of the Cooperative. Leadership Effectiveness Measures include, but are not limited to, the following:LeadershipBuilding Team SpiritManaging Vision and MissionOrganizational FlexibilityApproachability and AccessibilityEffective Decision MakingBusiness AcumenAccountabilityDeveloping PeopleIntegrity and TrustResultsPresentation SkillsMaintaining Organizational ValuesCommunity InvolvementThe following steps are utilized to carry out this review:The Board reviews performance measures and targets and submits these for full Board approval on or before the start of the first meeting of the fiscal year.The Chief Executive Officer provides a self-evaluation to the Board within seventy-five days of the end of the fiscal year.Directors will provide their individual assessments of the Chief Executive Officer's performance. These assessments should include the Board's appraisal of the Financial Performance Measures and the Leadership Performance Measures approved by the Board as well as any other aspect of the Chief Executive Officer's performance that the Directors deem relevant. In addition, Directors should identify any future developmental needs they deem necessary for the Chief Executive Officer.The Board accumulates this information and recommends annual compensation of the Chief Executive Officer based on the evaluation. After agreement by the Board to the evaluation, the President of the Board will meet with the Chief Executive Officer to discuss the Board's assessment of performance and developmental needs for the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer may then take the opportunity to discuss his or her reaction to the evaluation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“It shall be the policy of Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. to have governing documents, including the By-Laws, annual financial reports, and Conflict of Interest Policy available to the public upon request. These documents shall be kept at the Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. main office under the supervision and control of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer.The Chief Executive Officer of Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. shall produce the documents upon receipt of a written or verbal request of the public. The Chief Executive Officer shall keep a record of the written and/or verbal request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Otsego Electric Cooperative Inc
EIN
15-0500061
Phone
6072936622
Address
PO BOX 128, HARTWICK, NY 13348

Signing Officer

Name
Timothy R Johnson
Title
CEO
Signed
2017-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Timothy R Johnson
Formed
1941
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
22

Preparer

Firm
Mostert Manzanero & Scott LLP
Address
4 Associate Dr, Oneonta, NY 13820
Preparer
Deborah L Mostert
Phone
6074328700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“BROADBAND EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $24171; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“COST OF MERCHANDISE SOLD: Column (A) - Total = $24040; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS: Column (A) - Total = $284711; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INFO: Column (A) - Total = $62130; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ISP ADVERTISING: Column (A) - Total = $550; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ISP COST OF EQUIPMENT: Column (A) - Total = $12393; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ISP CREDIT CARD CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $2536; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ISP LABOR AND BENEFITS: Column (A) - Total = $69590; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ISP SERVICE CALLS: Column (A) - Total = $19959; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ISP SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $7967; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ISP: Column (A) - Total = $253233; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“OTHER DEDUCTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $259298; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“SALES EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $14261; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“TRANSMISSION EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $41538; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases

“change in other equities = $43340”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Cooperative reviews the components of revenues, gains, and other support and analyzes whether the position that the organization takes with regard to a particular item of income would meet the definition of an uncertain tax position. The Cooperative files information returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. There is no liability for unrelated business tax.”

Part XI, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Internet serv prov exp netted revenue $366228 cost of merchandise sold $24040 broadband expenses $24171”

Part XII, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Internet service provider expense $366228 retirement of capital credits $143568 cost of merchandise sold $24040 broadband expenses $24171”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Cooperative reviews the components of revenues, gains, and other support and analyzes whether the position that the organization takes with regard to a particular item of income would meet the definition of an uncertain tax position. The Cooperative files information returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. There is no liability for unrelated business tax.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1INTERNET SERV PROV EXP NETTED REVENUE $366228 COST OF MERCHANDISE SOLD $24040 BROADBAND EXPENSES $24171
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER EXPENSE $366228 RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS $143568 COST OF MERCHANDISE SOLD $24040 BROADBAND EXPENSES $24171
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Any person, firm, association, corporation, or body politic or subdivision thereof will become a member of the Otsego Cooperative, Inc. upon receipt of electric service from the Cooperative, provided that he or it has first:a)made written application for membershipb)agreed to purchase from the Cooperative electric energy c)agreed to comply with and be bound by the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the cooperative and any rules and regulation adopted by the Board
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Members who are currently purchasing electric service from the Cooperative shall be considered active members and shall be entitled to vote at all regular and special membership meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Each active membership shall be entitled to only one vote upon any matter submitted to a vote at a meeting. All questions shall be decided by a vote of a majority of the active members voting there on in person or by proxy, except as otherwise proved by law, the articles of incorporation or by-laws.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3It shall be the policy of the Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. to have Form 990 reviewed by its Board of Directors each year prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service.Said review can be completed during the course of a regularly scheduled the Board of Directors' meeting at which a quorum is present.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Each Official must annually complete and sign the Conflict of Interest Certification and Disclosure Form attached to this Policy and deliver the completed and signed Form to President or Manager. If an Official discovers any information or fact that could impact another Official's compliance with this Policy, then the Official must disclose the information or fact to President or Manager immediately.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the evaluation process for the Chief Executive Officer.The process is intended to formally assess the Chief Executive Officer's past performance as well as to help the Board determine future developmental needs for the Chief Executive Officer. Consequently, there are two types of measures: a) Financial Performance Measures, which track accountability for past performance, and b) Leadership Effectiveness Measures, which identify the key objectives that will assure the future success of the Cooperative. Leadership Effectiveness Measures include, but are not limited to, the following:LeadershipBuilding Team SpiritManaging Vision and MissionOrganizational FlexibilityApproachability and AccessibilityEffective Decision MakingBusiness AcumenAccountabilityDeveloping PeopleIntegrity and TrustResultsPresentation SkillsMaintaining Organizational ValuesCommunity InvolvementThe following steps are utilized to carry out this review:The Board reviews performance measures and targets and submits these for full Board approval on or before the start of the first meeting of the fiscal year.The Chief Executive Officer provides a self-evaluation to the Board within seventy-five days of the end of the fiscal year.Directors will provide their individual assessments of the Chief Executive Officer's performance. These assessments should include the Board's appraisal of the Financial Performance Measures and the Leadership Performance Measures approved by the Board as well as any other aspect of the Chief Executive Officer's performance that the Directors deem relevant. In addition, Directors should identify any future developmental needs they deem necessary for the Chief Executive Officer.The Board accumulates this information and recommends annual compensation of the Chief Executive Officer based on the evaluation. After agreement by the Board to the evaluation, the President of the Board will meet with the Chief Executive Officer to discuss the Board's assessment of performance and developmental needs for the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer may then take the opportunity to discuss his or her reaction to the evaluation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6It shall be the policy of Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. to have governing documents, including the By-Laws, annual financial reports, and Conflict of Interest Policy available to the public upon request. These documents shall be kept at the Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. main office under the supervision and control of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer.The Chief Executive Officer of Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc. shall produce the documents upon receipt of a written or verbal request of the public. The Chief Executive Officer shall keep a record of the written and/or verbal request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7BROADBAND EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $24171; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8COST OF MERCHANDISE SOLD: Column (A) - Total = $24040; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS: Column (A) - Total = $284711; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INFO: Column (A) - Total = $62130; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11ISP ADVERTISING: Column (A) - Total = $550; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12ISP COST OF EQUIPMENT: Column (A) - Total = $12393; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13ISP CREDIT CARD CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $2536; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14ISP LABOR AND BENEFITS: Column (A) - Total = $69590; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15ISP SERVICE CALLS: Column (A) - Total = $19959; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16ISP SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $7967; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17ISP: Column (A) - Total = $253233; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt18OTHER DEDUCTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $259298; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$30,412,016
Liabilities
$20,733,817
Net assets
$9,678,199
Revenue
$6,640,705
Expenses
$6,519,107
Net income
$121,598
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$55.2$37.7$17.5$13.5$13.1$0.43
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$54.9$39.2$15.7$13.1$12.7$0.37
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$49.1$35.2$13.9$12.8$12.2$0.55
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$49.1$36.4$12.7$10.4$10.3$0.15
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$51.6$39.7$11.9$8.70$8.35$0.35
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$41.7$30.4$11.3$9.34$7.85$1.49
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$36.7$26.1$10.6$7.44$7.12$0.32
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$30.5$20.3$10.2$7.02$6.51$0.51
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$30.4$20.7$9.68$6.64$6.52$0.12
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$29.9$20.4$9.51$6.93$6.73$0.21
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$29.9$20.7$9.22$7.54$7.17$0.37
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$29.9$21.0$8.82$6.84$6.50$0.34
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$27.2$18.8$8.39$6.36$6.30$0.06
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$26.8$18.5$8.28$6.35$6.22$0.13