Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies

“The organization will post form 990 on an internal website that board members will have access to. In addition to the 990, the organization will also post board meeting agendas, minutes, and policies.”

“Any employee who has complaints or concerns with respect to ethical behavior,accounting controls, auditing matters, violations of state or federal laws or policies of goodwill of the southern alleghenies is strongly encouraged to report such a complaint or concern to the organizations audit committee. Such submissions may be directed to the attention of the audit committee or any member of the audit committee. As many details as possible should be included with the complaint, such as a description of the questionable activity, the names of the individuals involved, the names of possible witnesses, dates, times, places, and any other available details. The organization encourages any employee to come forward with information. Retaliation is prohibited against the individual bringing the complaint or concern to the audit committee. However, any individual should feel free to report the complaint anonymously and confidentiality will be protected. Supervisors and managers who receive such complaints must consult with the audit committee prior to taking action. The audit committee has the authority and responsibility for undertaking the investigation; the audit committee handles the complaints relating to ethical or accounting practices. The audit committee will oversee the intake and response to complaints. The audit committee will fully evaluate and investigate the allegations of misconduct as expeditiously as possible. Individuals should avoid making false statements and not engage in any activity that is either unlawful or unreasonable. If the audit committee determines the complaint is outside the scope of the audit committee's responsibility, it will refer the complaint to legal counsel for investigation. Complaints will be addressed in a timely manner, and the individual bringing a complaint before the audit committee will receive a response. The audit committee will maintain a record of all such complaints and concerns, along with the investigative outcomes, on a confidential basis. Individuals bringing a complaint should in good faith participate in any subsequent procedures necessary to investigate the complaint. At the conclusion of any investigation or proceeding, the outcome will be communicated to the individual bringing the complaint. Goodwill of the southern alleghenies will not retaliate or take part in any form of reprisal against the individual bringing the complaint. Any such retaliation is prohibited. Employees who believe they may have been subject to retaliation should report such suspected retaliation to the audit committee in the same manner described above for the purpose of reporting questionable activity. Form 990 part vi, section b, line 12b: the organization's conflict of interest policy requires annual disclosure statements to be signed by each individual board member.”

“Executive compensation approved by the executive committee of the board of directors and documented in the executive committee of the board of directors meeting minutes.”

“Goodwill provides an annual report to the community. Financial statements are available upon request.”

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”