National Multiple Sclerosis Society Western Pennsylvania Chapter

“Two board members are husband and wife.”

“The chapter's audit committee reviews and approves the form 990 prior to distribution to the entire board. A copy of the 990 form and accompanying schedules is provided to the entire board with a period for providing comments, edits or corrections prior to submission to the irs.”

“On an annual basis, chapter management reviews the conflict of interest disclosure forms filed by trustees, officers and employees for potential conflicts. Potential conflicts of interest are presented to the chapter's audit committee for review. Where conflicts exist, a conflict resolution report is created and the trustee, officer or employee is not allowed to participate in any vote or discussion of the disclosed matter. At the current time, no potential conflicts of interest have been identified.”

“A compensation committee for each chapter, which is comprised of at least three but no more than five independent trustees, determines the compensation of the chapter president and other key employees. The national organization provides each chapter with internal and external salary data for the chapter president and reviews and provides input on the chapter president compensation recommendations for other key positions based upon comparable budget size and geographical location. In addition, the chapter president's performance is evaluated annually in a joint review process including the regional executive vice president and the local compensation committee of local trustees. The chapter president conducts performance evaluations for key employees and the outcome is shared with the compensation committee to inform the decisions about compensation.”

“The chapter's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The chapter's form 990 and financial statements are available on the chapter's website and will also be provided in a hard copy format upon request. The books and records of the chapter are located at 1501 reedsdale street, pittsburgh, pa 15233, 412-261-6347 and are in the care of cheryl garcia.”

“On october 1, 2014, the central pennsylvania chapter of the national multiple sclerosis society combined with the western pennsylvania chapter (and changed its name to pennsylvania keystone chapter). The realignment was conducted in part to unify the organization and to more effectively use resources.”

“Excess of assets over liabilities assumed in realignment with c. Pa chapter 773,279.”

“As reported on schedule i, the nmss awarded a grant to the west penn allegheny health system (wpahs) to support the operations of the ms center. Dr. Thomas scott, m.d. Is a member of the board of trustees for the nmss and is also employed by wpahs. The nmss board is aware of this relationship and approved the grant, with dr. Scott recusing himself from the vote. Dr. Scott does not directly benefit from the grant.”