Arthritis Foundation Great West Region Inc

“The Finance Committee is composed of four members, two of which are on the governing body. The committee monitors and evaluates actual financial performance against the budget, and is responsible for making appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors.”

“Prior to filing the 2013 Form 990 with the IRS, the Region's executive officer, key accounting personnel and officers of the Board of Trustees received a copy of the Region's Form 990 electronically. Each individually reviewed the Form (including schedules) and submitted questions or comments to management as deemed necessary within 10 days. Questions and comments were resolved appropriately to the satisfaction of the Region's executive officer, key accounting personnel and officers of the Board of Trustees. The Form 990 (including schedules) was then approved by the Officer's of the Board of Trustees. Once the Form 990 was finalized and approved by the Officer's of the Board of Trustees a finalized copy of the final Form 990 (including schedules) was provided to each voting member of the Region's Board of Trustees. Where possible the form was provided electronically. When necessary the form was provided in paper form. The final Form 990 was then filed with the IRS.”

“At least annually, all employees must sign a Conflict of Interest disclosure form. All volunteer positions such as nominees for Board, Council, Committee and ad hoc task force positions shall complete a conflict of interest disclosure form annually and prior to initial appointment to serve in these various positions. If potential conflicts exist as to Arthritis Foundation Staff, the appropriate management and/or the Human Resources department shall address them.”

“Each employee goes through a mid-year and year-end review using the Total Performance Management software. The supervisor rating is used to determine the percentage of increase based on a 0-5% scale. The CEO is reviewed by the Region Board of Directors Chair and that person determines the amount of salary increase.”

“The organization makes public the majority of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements via the National Office's website at www.arthritis.org. All other documents not readily avialible via this website are available upon request.”

“Transfer of net assets from merger with Northern California Chapter 7,816,104. Loss on uncollectible pledges -1,300.”