Build IT Green

“During the year, the organization discovered a former employee was misappropriating funds of the organization. Corrective and preventive actions have been taken, and the organization is pursuing recovery from responsible parties. At december 31, 2016, the recovery is expected to amount to $201,243.”

“The tax return is reviewed and approved by the finance committee.”

“The executive director and any other person with substantial influence over the organization shall disclose to the board all material facts regarding his or her affiliation with any person with whom the organization is considering entering into a transaction. Each person who is deemed to have substantial influence over the organization shall sign an annual disclosure statement which affirms that the person has received a copy of the conflict of interest, has read and understood the policy, and has agreed to comply with the policy, and discloses any direct or indirect affiliations.”

“Line 15a - compensation review and approval process for ceo, executive director or top management: decision lies with the board of directors through a comparison of salaries of other executive directors of similarly sized non-profit organizations. Line 15b - compensation review and approval process for officers and key employees: compared to other area non-profit salaries and annual salary reviews conducted. Executive director approves all salary modifications.”

“Governing documents, financial statements and tax returns are available upon request.”

“Energy efficiency contractors: program service expenses 182,906. Management and general expenses 314,052. Fundraising expenses 46,676. Total expenses 543,634. Green point rated: program service expenses 25,936. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,936. Professional training: program service expenses 91,058. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 91,058. Pacific gas & energy: program service expenses 789,558. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 789,558. Southern california gas company: program service expenses 39,355. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 39,355. Southern california regional energy network: program service expenses 129,862. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 129,862.”

“The organization's audit committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audited financial statements and selection of independent auditor. There were no changes to the auditor selections process during the current year.”