The Arc of Pennsylvania

“The organization has members.”

“The majority of the governing body is elected by its members.”

“The members vote on the following: to elect or remove directors fundemental transactions amendements to the by-laws”

“The local chapters are independent non-profit organizations in pennsylvania. They are affliated with the arc of pennsylvania via an affiliation agreeement.”

“Organization's process to review form 990 after the form 990 is prepared, the administrative staff and the finance and audit committee review the information with the paid preparer. Once all parties are satisfied with the accuracy and completeness of the information, the finance and audit committee gives final approval for the filing of the form 990. A copy of the final form 990 is then shared with the board of directors.”

“Enforcement of conflicts policy at the start of each fiscal year, members of the board are given "conflict-of-interest" statements which are completed and returned to the office, reviewed and filed. The process is dictated by the bylaws.”

“Compensation process for officers compensation for the employees is determined by the executive director. The executive director reviews the performance of the employees to determine if goals and expectations were met and if job responsibilities were completed in an appropriate manner. The executive director makes a determination about the amount of compensation and benefits which would fit into the annual operating budget.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict-of-interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Orginall filed return showed 24 voting and independent members. Amended return shows correct amount of 20 voting and independent members at the end of the year.”

“Orginal return showed $ 42,667 of other compensation for the executive director. The amended return shows the correct amount of $45,947 of other compensation for the executive director.”

“The oversight process related to the audit has not changed from previous years.”

“Orignal amount was $648,079. Amount on amended return is $605,074”

“Orginal return showed amount of investement income as $35,241. The amended return shows the correct amount of $77,796 as investement income.”

“Original return shows $46,880 as other income. Amended return shows correct amount of other income as $4,325.”

“Orginal return showed amount as $37,941. Amended return shows correct amount as $80,496.”

“Orginal amount shown as $46,880. Amended return shows correct amount as $4,325.”