Crisis Pregnancy Information Center Inc

“While meetings of the governing body(the board of directors) are contemporaneously documented by way of written minutes, which are provided to and approved by the governing body at its next meeting, minutes are not taken of committee meetings. Because the organization has no committees that have authority to act on behalf of the governing body, committee discussions are verbally reported to the governing body for action by the governing body and are reflected in the written minutes of the governing body.”

“The complete form 990 and schedules, including detail work papers are reviewed by the organization's treasurer. Following resolution of any resulting questions,the tax return is reviewed by the audit committee, then provided to all board members, who have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments for resolution prior to filing the return.”

“By signing a yearly statement of affirmation of the conflicts of interest policy, the executive director, and all board members affirm adherence to the conflict of interest policy, including the requirement to disclose any situations that could give rise to conflicts. If a conflict were identified, the person with the conflict would be prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions transaction.”

“The board of directors reviewed a comparative salary survey of similar organizations for the executive director positions.”

“The organization's articles of incorporation and amendments are publicly available on-line through the web-site maintained by the michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs. The organization has likewise filed its articles of incorporation, amendments, bylaws and financial statements with the charitable trust section of the michigan attorney general's office. The organization's filed form 990 is publicly available through guidestar. The organization would make available for review at its principle office without charge, during normal business hours, its governing documents and form 990 upon request. Copies would be provided upon request, at a nominal charge.”

“The organization utilizes the modified cash accounting method whereby certain revenues are recognized when received rather than earned and certain expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred.”

“The audit committee oversees the independent accountant's review of the organization's financial statements.”