Merakey Pennsylvania

“On april 1, 2018, nhs human services, inc. And several of its affiliated organizations changed their entity names to reflect the new brand name merakey. There were no changes in governance, management, organizational structure or tax status related to these name changes.”

“Form 990 was prepared by the organization's tax manager and reviewed by an external tax advisor. Comments and the 990 were reviewed by the senior management. The form 990 was then sent to each board member for review prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“An annual questionnaire is sent to and completed by each director. Any board member with a conflict of interest is required to recuse himself/herself from any discussions, negotiations, deliberations or decision making involving the transaction causing the conflict. All conflicts of interest involving key employees are reviewed by the chief financial officer and the vice president of human resources. The conflict of interest policy is monitored by the organization's office of quality and compliance and any potential conflicts are investigated immediately. Any disclosed relationships are communicated to the corporate controller for purpose of the audit, completing form 990 and for any possible internal control issues that may take place due to the conflict.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Merakey usa uses a cash management system that issues all form 1099s through the parent organization for all subsidiaries.”

“Purchased services: program service expenses 1,908,514. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,908,514. Purchased providers: program service expenses 15,421,813. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15,421,813.”

“Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreement -20,208. Equity transfer to human services housing company -300,000.”