Transcom Inc.

“Written document retention and destruction policy the entity does not have a written document retention and destruction policy, but follows guidelines as promulgated by the internal revenue service and the state of new jersey”

“The members of the organization consist of the 16 governmental public transportation agencies in the new jersey, new york and connecticut tri- state area. Each of the agencies appoints a representative to the board of trustees including the following agencies: nyc department of transportation connecticut dot metropolitan transportation authority mta bridges and tunnels mta new york city transit new jersey dot new jersey state police new jersey transit new jersey turnpike authority new york city police department new york state bridge authority new york state dot new york state police new york state thruway authority port authority trans-hudson corp (path) the port authority of ny & nj”

“The members have the right to elect governmental agencies as members or grant associate status to non-operating governmental transportation agencies or public safety agencies.”

“The members annually approve the operating budget of the company, they approve the continuation or termination of existing programs and services and approve new programs. They also determine the allocation of federal highway administration grants to the various approved programs.”

“The return preparer will provide a copy of the return to the executive director and controller for review. The executive director will provide a copy of the return to all of the board members and ask them to sign a form that states that the members have reviewed transcom's form 990 and are in concurrence with its contents.”

“Employees who are unsure whether a certain transaction, activity or relationship constitutes a conflict of interest should discuss the matter with their supervisor or a member of management for clarification. Any exception to the guidelines as outlined in the employee manual must be approved in writing by the executive director. Transcom has also adopted a policy of ethical behavior that applies to all member agency staff who are performing official duties on behalf of transcom, including members of the board of trustees, officers, committees and working groups. When encountering potential conflict of interest, these transcom representatives shall identify the potential conflict and as required remove themselves from all discussion and voting on the matter. When a transcom representative develops knowledge of illegal or unethical conduct or conflicts of interest, the representative is encouraged to bring this information to the attention of the executive director or the chair of the board of trustees. The executive director or the chair of the board of trustees will investigate allegations promptly and be reported on a timely basis. In connection with the review of the form 990 by the members of the board, they will also confirm in writing that they are aware of transcom's conflict of interest policy and they are in compliance with it.”

“The executive director's compensation is established in a dollar range and approved by the chair of the board of trustees based on meeting specific performance objectives. The officers- and managers' compensation is reviewed and approved by the executive director.”

“The managers of each department approve the compensation of employees in their departments with final review and approval by the executive director.”

“Governing documents, conflicts of interest policies and annual audited financial statements will be made available to the public by request either through written corresponsence or e-mail.”

“Organization's most significant activities transcom's most significant activities are to improve the mobility and safety of the traveling public in the new york-new jersey-connecticut metropolitan region. Transcom promotes the regional coordination of transportation management activities among governmental transportation agencies. The company collects and disseminates real-time incident and construction information to member agencies and affiliates, and implements systems to improve the quality, timeliness and dissemination of transportation information.”

“Contract services on site 460,411 0 0 contract service other 2,572,104 0 0 contract services on site 149,574 0 0 contract services other 177,138 0 0 contract services other 190,918 0 0 contract services on site 37,094 0 0 contract services other 1,478 0 0 contract services on site 570,024 0 0 contract services other 512,379 0 0 contract services on site 0 29,486 0 contract services other 0 5,315 0 total 4,671,120 34,801 0”