Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

“Members of this corporation shall consist of one or more incorporated congregations of the evangelical lutheran church in america, lutheran church - missouri synod, or other lutheran congregations which: a) have previously provided financial or volunteer support to the corporation; or b) are located within the corporation's service area (as defined in consultation with the appropriate lutheran church judicatories); and c) declare in writing their intent to support the purpose and work of the corporation.”

“The members of the organization have the right to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body.”

“The members of the organization have the right to approve or ratify the decisions of the governing body.”

“Form 990 is prepared by our outside accounting firm and submitted to the director of finance and cfo for review. Prior to filing, form 990 is posted to a secure portal and each board member is granted access to review and comment.”

“All members of the board of directors and management staff annually review and acknowledge the conflict of interest policy, and disclose any situation of potential conflict of interest. At new-hire orientation, all personnel acknowledge that they understand the conflict of interest policy. The compliance officer monitors for potential conflicts of interest, and at least annually updates all disclosures. Restrictions imposed, such as participation rights, are based on the type of conflict that exists.”

“An annual performance evaluation is prepared by the president/ceo, peers, and selected reports for each management official. The president/ceo is evaluated by the rest of management as well as the board of directors through its executive committee. The full board approves the recommendations of the executive committee. Salary surveys are referenced as appropriate to establish, with consideration of the size, geographic reach, complexity and breadth of services of the organization. Written evaluations are done for all officers, including written input from peers and direct reports.”

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

“Consultation & contracted services: program service expenses 2,356,810. Management and general expenses 561,063. Fundraising expenses 59,186. Total expenses 2,977,059. Interim staffing: program service expenses 834,922. Management and general expenses 198,762. Fundraising expenses 20,968. Total expenses 1,054,652. Maintenance - service contracts: program service expenses 93,811. Management and general expenses 22,333. Fundraising expenses 2,356. Total expenses 118,500. Therapy services: program service expenses 103,580. Management and general expenses 24,658. Fundraising expenses 2,601. Total expenses 130,839.”

“The single audit is in progress.”