Pennsylvania Casa Association Inc

“1. All Directors are required prior to their service to submit to all background checks and renewal guidelines when elected or re-elected or as determined by the National CASA/GAL Association and as required by Pennsylvanias Child Protective Services Law.2. The Corporation shall undertake all actions it deems necessary to ensure the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court proceedings in the Commonwealth; to serve by promoting, assisting and developing local CASA program; and to take such other actions that would support the local CASA programs and children.3. The Treasurer shall have access to the monthly financial statements and reportsand will be provided a full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in the books belonging to the Corporation, and shall ensure that all monies of the Corporation are maintained in a separate account to the credit of the Corporation.4. The Finance Committee oversees and assists in the development of the annual budget, ensures accurate tracking and monitoring of funds through the review of financial reports, and reviews internal financial controls policies at least once every three years. The Finance Committee may also assist in the review of major grants and associated terms. The Finance Committee will oversee the financial compilation, review or audit and lead the efforts on obtaining all necessarycontracts from independent certified public accounting firms to review and bring forth a recommendation to the full Board to conduct the Corporations financial compilation, review or audit and 990 tax preparation and filing. The Finance Committee will meet at a minimum of twice a year to review financial compilation, review or audit findings and propose an annual budget. In addition, the Finance Committee will oversee the organizational endowment as well as propose, implement, and provide oversight for any organizational investments.8”

“Form 990 provided electronically for board members to revew prior to filing.”

“Directors are asked to disclose conflicts of interest on an annual basis.”

“Compensation determined on an annual basis following performance review.”

“Reviewed annually by board of directors.”

“Form 990 made publicly available at www.guidestar.org.”

“Pertinent documents are available upon request.”