Can Do Canines

“The Board of Directors appointed an Audit Committee to work with the auditor on the 2016 audit, oversee the audit process and report results to the whole Board of Directors.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent public accounting firm, followed by a detailed review by management, and review by the Finance Committee before it is provided to the Board of Directors for final approval to file.”

“Conflicts of interest by the Board of Directors are examined annually by the Governance Committee. Each member signs a document indicating current conflicts. Training is provided upon joining the organization. Interest conflicts which occur in the course of business require announcement of the conflict and abstaining from voting on the issue. Temporary removal from the meeting during discussion will be requested for significant conflicts. All conflicts are noted in meeting minutes. Interest conflicts by staff are reviewed by a supervisor then referred to senior management.”

“Compensation of the Executive Director is determined by the Board of Directors. Compensation is based on factors which include: examination of salary surveys of comparable organizations, annual performance measures established by the Board, and Board survey.Compensation of key staff are the responsibility of the Executive Director with amounts reported to the Board of Directors annually.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policies and financial statements available to the public upon request at our office, by email or by email. Financial statements are also available on the organizations website.”

“Expanded MissionCan Do Canines is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilites by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. The trained assistance dog, training of the human partner and needed supplies are provided to each graduate free of charge. Fifty (50) people with disabilities received trained assistance dogs during 2016. The organization envisions a future in which every person who needs and wants an assistance dog can have one. Form 990, Part XII, 2 CResponsibility for oversight of the annual independent financial audit is provided by the Audit Committee, with committee actions monitored by the Board of Directors.”