Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc

“Casa has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm it is reviewed by executive director and treasurer for review, and a complete copy is provided to the full board for review and approval before filing.”

“At the time of their appointment, each director, officer and employee are asked to complete a "statement of affiliation" disclosing all "related parties" to such director, officer, or employee, including affiliations for the past five years and disclosure of all such persons who would have a conflicting interest with respect to any transaction between such person and casa. These statements are kept on file and copies are distributed to all board members for their reference. These statements are updated annually in january and changes are documented as they occur. No person with a conflicting interest with respect to a transaction may vote on the transaction or remain present during debate or voting on the transaction, but may otherwise be present to answer questions. Each person with a conflicting interest with respect to a transaction must disclose the nature of such interest and all material facts. The directors voting on a transaction first reviews appropriate data as to the comparability of the compensation for goods and services which are the subject of the transaction. Where the transaction involves a contract for goods or services in excess of $25,000, the directors voting thereon will solicit bids from at least five comparable qualified applicants. The secretary documents the basis for the board of directors determination, including a record of the discussion preceding the vote and any data reviewed by the directors, in the minutes of the meeting or otherwise, but in all events prior to the next meeting of the board.”

“Casa has a process in place for evaluating the compensation package of its executive director which includes the following: 1. Review and approval by the board of directors, which is comprised of independent members; 2. Use of data obtained through the forms 990 of similarly sized organizations located in the same geographical area, and a salary market analysis prepared by casa's hr department; 3. Contemporaneous documentation of the deliberations and decisions regarding the executive director's compensation package with the approval of the compensation package being recorded within the minutes of the applicable meeting. This process was last undertaken in fiscal year 2024. The process for determining the compensation package for other officers of the organization includes the following: 1. Review and approval by the executive director; 2. Use of data obtained through the forms 990 of similarly sized organizations located in the same geographical area, and a salary market analysis for similar positions prepared by casa's hr department. This process was last undertaken in fiscal year 2024.”

“Casa makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is available on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are available upon written request.”

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”