Sciencenter Discovery Museum

“Audit committee members, including treasurer and executive director, review the form prior to filing. The form is also sent to the board of trustees prior to filing.”

“Each new board member must sign a conflict of interest disclosure agreement. At a board meeting each year, the policy is re-described. As items arise that involve possible conflicts, the policy is reviewed and members canvassed in order to resolve any issues.”

“The executive committee of the board periodically conducts surveys of salary levels at comparable institutions both locally and nationally to determine the appropriate pay scale for the director and key employees.”

“Financial statements are made available on request. Bylaws and other policies are usually posted on the organization's website.”

“Payroll service fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 9,808. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,808.”

“Exhibit materials: program service expenses 26,870. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,870. Staff development: program service expenses 13,646. Management and general expenses 6,298. Fundraising expenses 1,050. Total expenses 20,994. Development: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 18,074. Total expenses 18,074. Dues: program service expenses 16,633. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,633. Membership: program service expenses 13,636. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,636. Exhibit sales: program service expenses 12,068. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,068. Communications: program service expenses 8,173. Management and general expenses 2,724. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,897. Youth education: program service expenses 5,241. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,241. Sustainability: program service expenses 5,053. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,053. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 2,376. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,376. Facility rentals: program service expenses 980. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 980. Volunteer expense: program service expenses 430. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 430. Mini-golf: program service expenses 157. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 157.”

“The audit committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent auditor.”