Lutheran Social Services Group Inc

“Form 990 is reviewed by the cfo & accounting manager prior to filing. In addition, a copy is provided to the finance committee for their review one week prior to their meeting with the ceo & cfo. Once the finance committee has approved form 990, a copy is provided to each member of the board of directors for their review at least one week prior to filing.”

“Monitoring is performed on an ongoing basis as well as annually with signed conflict of interest disclosures.”

“A compensation committee of the board evaluates wages and benefits using comparable data from like organizations. The performance of other employees is reviewed annually by the ceo using measurable accomplishments and goals. Annual compensation for employees is established using a compensation study the board has conducted every three to five years by an independent consulting firm. This report is also compared to salary surveys conducted by member associations such as leading age new york.”

“Form 990 is available upon request.”

“The organization replies to requests on an as requested basis, subject to privacy laws and regulations.”

“Form 990, part vii: sharon hamilton is a vice president of lutheran housing administrative services group, inc.and karl wiggins is a vice president of gustavus adolphus child and family services, inc. Both of which are subsidiary organizations of lutheran social services group, inc. (lss) which are part of the lss consolidated payroll and w-2s.”

“Form 990, part v, line 2a: the total number of employees of the organization is 26 which is calculated as follows: total number of employees reported on form w-3 (860) less number of employees paid by affiliated organizations (834).”

“Changes in interest of net assets of related foundation 19,235.”

“No changes in the oversight or selection process during the tax year.”