Palliative Home Care of Niagara Inc

“The hospice and palliative care group, inc. (the group) performs some management, fundraising and administrative services for palliative home care of niagara, inc. The group charges palliative home care of niagara, inc. A management fee for these services which includes the payroll related expenses of the chief executive officer and chief operating and financial officer. These individuals meet the definition of officers of palliative home care of niagara, inc. According to the irs 990 instructions. However, palliative home care of niagara, inc.'s and the group's relationship does not meet the definition of related parties per the irs 990 instructions and therefore their wage information has not been reported on part vii, section a nor on schedule j.”

“The hospice and palliative care group, inc. (an affiliated 501c3 organization - ein 56-2298553) performs some management, fund-raising and administrative services for palliative home care of niagara, inc. The hospice and palliative care group, inc. Charges palliative home care of niagara, inc. A management fee for these services.”

“The 990 is presented in draft form to the members of the governing body of palliative home care of niagara, inc. After it has been reviewed by agency fiscal personnel. Each member of the board has the opportunity to review the return and suggest any changes prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Palliative home care of niagara, inc. D/b/a liberty home care is committed to identify and disclose all individuals that may have a potential to influence or direct decisions to his/her own gain. All board members and employees participating in the activities and/or operations of the palliative home care of niagara, inc. D/b/a liberty home care must sign a conflict of interest form, and disclose any direct or indirect relationship, investment or interest which may require his/her exclusion from participating in certain decision - making processes. In addition, each member of the board of directors must complete a disclosure of potential conflict of interest form. No employee of palliative home care of niagara, inc. D/b/a liberty home care may have employment, consulting or other business relationship with a competitor, patient/family, supplier, or invest in any competitor or supplier (except for moderate holdings of publicly traded securities) unless written permission is granted by the ceo and chief operating and financial officer in advance. Outside employment may constitute a conflict of interest if it places an employee in the position of appearing to represent the agency, involves services similar to those the agency provides or lessens the efficiency, alertness or productivity normally expected of employees on their jobs. Outside employment may also constitute a conflict of interest if employees perform services either for individuals or entities that make referrals. All outside employment that is in question must be disclosed to the agency and be evaluated by the chief operating and financial officer.”

“The executive committee is charged by the board of directors with the responsibility to determine the compensation of the chief executive & chief operating and financial officer. The purpose of this committee is to: approve the annual performance standards of the executive director. Determine appropriate performance measures and establish criteria for any incentive based compensation. Conduct the annual performance appraisal. Determine the total compensation package. Annually review, and approve any change to, the total compensation of the chief executive & chief operating and financial officer.”

“The organization makes its form 1023 and form 990 availiable to the public upon request over the phone, in writing,in person and via e-mail. The 990 is also available to the public through the guidestar and ny ags websites. The organizations governing documents, conflict of interst policy, and financial statements are not available to the public.”

“The process has not changed from prior year.”

“Palliative home care of niagara, inc. And kalos health, inc. Are considered related parties according to the 990 instructions. For financial statement purposes, palliative home care of niagara, inc. Is also considered related to the following entities: niagara hospice, inc.(22-2524016), niagara hospice alliance, inc.(26-1101852) and hospice and palliative care group, inc. D/b/a the homecare partners (56-2298553). While none of these organizations are completely controlled by any other of the organizations, the organizations do have common board members and management.”