The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children

“Icmec undergoes an annual independent audit conducted by an outside accounting firm which produces an audited financial statement for the organization. The independent auditor also prepares the form 990. Management reviews the form 990 and compares it to the audit information. The board of directors finance committee reviews the form 990 to make sure it matches the audit and that the 990 includes all required program and financial information. The independent auditor files the 990 on behalf of the organization.”

“Each year all members of the board of directors and organization key staff must reaffirm that the conflict of interest form on file with the organization is accurate and complete. The conflict policy and conflict disclosure form notify staff they are required to notify the organization if a potential conflict situation arises between the annual disclosures. All new staff and members of the board fill out a conflict statement. Any potential conflict situations are disclosed to the board of directors which decides if a conflict exists and what actions are necessary based on any conflicts that are determined.”

“The process for determining compensation and benefits of employees and officers is an ongoing responsibility of the human resources department. A broad range of factors are considered when reviewing compensation and benefits including budget, number of employees, position, expertise required, scope of responsibilities, experience and length of service, complexity of the organization, nature and scope of the programs and services provided, institutional knowledge, and performance, among other things. Periodic compensation studies are performed using leading employee benefits and compensation firms of the salaries and benefits of all employees including the senior executives of the organization. Based on these studies adjustments are made to the salary and benefits of all employees, including the president, coo, and cfo to ensure their compensation is appropriate, comparable and reasonable. The board of directors reviews and approves the compensation and benefits for all employees and senior executives including the president, coo, and cfo.”

“Governing documents (articles of incorporation and bylaws) are mailed upon request. The conflict of interest policy is mailed upon request. Financial statements for the most recent three years are mailed upon request.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 443,661. Management and general expenses 1,086. Fundraising expenses 9,612. Total expenses 454,359.”

“The process for overseeing the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant that audited the financial statements has been consistent with prior years.”