Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Assn Inc.

“There is no formal review procedure for the 990. The executive director makes it available to the board after it is filed.”

“The organization expects board members to be conversant with the policies and guidelines set forth, and to voluntarily bring forward questionable issues as they arise.”

“The executive director is employed on a two-year renewable contract, and receives annual performance reviews via a joint meeting of the executive committee and finance committee. This joint committee reviews executive salaries of other comparable nonprofits, along with the executive director's effectiveness in performing his duties, in making its determination. These proceedings are documented in the board minutes.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public via its website.”

“Conference speakers expense: Program service expenses 27,106. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,106. Other conference expenses: Program service expenses 25,451. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,451. Conference facility expense: Program service expenses 23,512. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,512. Guidebook inventory write-off: Program service expenses 11,554. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,554. BANK CHARGES: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 8,020. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,020. BAD DEBT EXPENSE: Program service expenses 6,944. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,944. Other fire officer school expenses: Program service expenses 6,077. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,077. Awards and donations: Program service expenses 5,515. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,515. Fire officer school facility: Program service expenses 3,940. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,940. FIRE OFFICER SCHOOL TEACHERS: Program service expenses 3,750. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,750. MISCELLANEOUS: Program service expenses 491. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 491.”

“The process has not changed from the previous year.”