Bethel House of Whitewater Inc

“All 990 forms & related schedules are reviewed by volunteer counsel for bethel house and is available for review by board members, executive committee members and bethel house director before being submitted. It is also available by request from bethel house web site, director, bh office phone or via any public request”

“The policy was approved by the bh board and is available from executive committee members, bh director or via request from the bh website via any public request. All bh policies are included in board member application handout for signed acknowlegement before board approval of members.”

“Compensation of all bethel employees is reviewed and approved via board member vote recorded in meeting minutes. Bh minutes are review and approved at the next (monthly) board meeting and retained by the board secretary.”

“Board approved governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public by request to any of the following: bh website request, bh employee, bh board member, bh org officer or the bh volunteer attorney. Because the organization is well known in the community it is simple to contact the relavant contacts to obtain information”

“The annual audit is performed by an independent cpa and includes a written letter/report which is shared with the bh executive committee and bh director for reporting at the next bh board meeting. A copy of the audit report is available upon request from the public. Typically, the board takes no action as the audit enforses the bh financial records. However, if the audit produced recommendations or changes in practices these wuold be addressed by the board during the monthly board meetings”

“Wisconsin supplement to financial report- this form is the most commonly used form as it is most similar to the first page of the federal 990 and shorter than form #308. A copy of fed 990 must be submitted as part of the wi charitable organization annual report.”