Operation De Novo Inc

“The form 990 is first forwarded to the chair of the finance committee and other members for review. The committee chair then proposed a motion to approve the report at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.”

“All staff and board understand they are to report anything that could constitute a conflict of interest affecting operation de novo's business immediately. If a board member would disclose a potential conflict, the rest of the board would be responsible to determine whether this was or was not indeed a violation of our policy. The board would then determine the resulting action including restrictions placed on the individual determined to have a conflict. The policy covers all staff, directors, and volunteers. Determination of potential or actual conflicts on the part of staff or volunteers would be made by the executive director or designee. Proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes.”

“The personnel committee of the board reviews, on an annual basis, salary surveys and other information relating to current salary structures for similar agencies. Any recommendation to modify the pay scale would be made by the committee and decided by the board. The process was last undertaken for executive director james brown in 2013. Board officers do not receive compensation. For other employees, the process is the same as noted above, but the executive director would make a recommendation to the personnel committee.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. The organization's website encourages people to contact us if they wish to learn more about operation de novo. We share all of the above information with hennepin county and with any foundations that are asked to support our programs.”

“Contracted services: program service expenses 75,849. Management and general expenses 2,413. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 78,262.”