Northeast Ohio Technology Coalition Inc

“Finance staff, in conjunction with the tax preparer, compiles the information needed to complete the form 990. Upon completion, finance management conducts a detailed review of the return and makes final adjustments, if necessary. Finance management staff reviews the returns with the audit, finance, and executive committees. The final version of the form 990 is given electronically and/or hard copy to each board member for review prior to submission.”

“The board of directors and staff are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards in conducting the business of nortech. The conflict of interest policy is intended to provide clear guidance to ensure that nortech's business is conducted with integrity, and in compliance with all applicable laws, and in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain. All board and staff members shall annually receive a reminder of their agreement to comply with the policy and sign a declaration indicating their acceptance. Any violation of this policy will subject a board member to appropriate action, up to and including removal from the board. When questions arise concerning any aspect of this policy, board members are encouraged to contact the board chair. Violations of this policy should be reported to the board chair or the confidential and independent 24-hour helpline provider, global compliance. The ceo or his/her designee shall make a determination regarding staff members as to whether a conflict exists and what subsequent action, if any, is appropriate. Any violation of this policy will subject the employee to discipline, up to and including immediate discharge. When questions arise concerning any aspect of this policy, employees should contact the human resources department or the confidential and independent 24-hour helpline provider, global compliance.”

“No documents are available to the public.”

“Recruiting: program service expenses 875. Management and general expenses 80. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 955. Training and education: program service expenses 5,723. Management and general expenses 523. Fundraising expenses 3. Total expenses 6,249. Marketing: program service expenses 5,895. Management and general expenses 539. Fundraising expenses 3. Total expenses 6,437. Consulting: program service expenses 402,687. Management and general expenses 36,833. Fundraising expenses 193. Total expenses 439,713. Contracted personnel: program service expenses 4,285. Management and general expenses 392. Fundraising expenses 2. Total expenses 4,679. Market research: program service expenses 1,511. Management and general expenses 138. Fundraising expenses 1. Total expenses 1,650. Payroll processing: program service expenses 5,215. Management and general expenses 477. Fundraising expenses 3. Total expenses 5,695.”

“The organization has not changed its audit oversight or independent accountant selection process during the year.”