Hunger Solutions New York Inc.

“Line 9 explanation - the executive committee has the authority of the board of directors, on a limited basis, between board meetings. All business conducted by the executive committee between regular board meetings shall be subject to ratification by the board at its next regular meeting.”

“As part of the annual audit, our independent certified public accounting firm prepares a draft of form 990 and related supporting schedules from our internal records. The executive director and controller review the draft form 990. Additional information required, additions, corrections, and/or questions are forwarded to the preparer. After form 990 is finalized, it is reviewed again by the controller to confirm that all changes have been included. The finalized form 990 is presented to the chairperson of the finance committee (board treasurer) for review and approval. Form 990 is then presented to the president of the board of directors for review.”

“Hunger solutions new york, inc. (hsny) has a policy requiring members of the board of directors to annually complete and submit a "conflict of interest" statement to management declaring potential or actual conflicts of interest. Declared conflicts of interest, if any, are reviewed by the board president and discussed with board members to come to a determination on how to proceed. Board members with conflicts of interest must be recused from votes pertaining to topics involving the area of the conflict of interest. It is also policy that employees must promptly disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest, in writing, to the executive director. The executive director determines whether the disclosed relationship may interfere with the employees duties or damage hsny's interests or reputation. A violation of this policy will result in immediate and appropriate discipline, up to and including termination.”

“No officer or other member of the board of directors receives compensation. The personnel committee of the board of directors periodically reviews the performance and compensation of the executive director. Based on the personnel committee's presentation to the board of directors, the members of the board subsequently discuss, potentially alter, and vote on the compensation for the executive director. The executive director is the only employee meeting the definition of a top management official. The executive director conducts or reviews an annual performance review for all other employees and determines and approves the employee's annual compensation based on performance and available funds consistent with the board approved budget.”

“Upon receiving a request for documents deemed to be available to the public, such as form 990 or audited financial statements, a reasonable fee for copying will be quoted. After this fee is received, the requested documents are copied and released.”

“Address the problem of hunger in new york state by identifying and assisting those in need of feeding, nutrition, and anti-hunger programs, and advocating public policies that contribute to ending hunger.”

“The process has not changed from prior year.”