The Peacemaker Program Inc

“Irs form 990 is provided to each member of the board of directors prior to it being filed.”

“The board of directors annually completes a conflict of interest disclosure form. The finance committee and management review the forms and monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Any changes during the year are reviewed.”

“On a bi-annual basis, the organization reviews the compensation for each staff position. The review includes comparative analysis of compensation paid by local and national nonprofit organizations. This analysis considers compensation levels with the utica-rome metropolitan statistical area employment markets for agencies with similar size. At least two surveys are used to assess compensation in the nonprofit sector for each staff position. In making such comparisons, job descriptions, special requirements and skills, and the level of complexity and responsibility related to each position are examined. Salary recomendations are made by the finance committee to the board for review. Final approval is made by the board of directors.”

“The organization's irs form 990 is available upon request or on www.guidestar.org.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon written request.”

“Prior period adjustment -23,308.”

“The finance committee assumes responsibility for the audit of the financial statements. The committee meets with the audit firm to review the financial statements, management letter and irs form 990. The entire board of directors will review the irs form 990 before it is filed.”