Carver Scott County Humane Society Treasurer

“The Treasurer works with the organization's bookkeeper on the initial drafts of the Form 990. The final draft, including all schedules, is presented by the Treasurer to the Board of Directors via email and is reviewed and discussed at a regularly scheduled Board meeting. The form (including all schedules) is approved by a majority vote of the Board prior to filing.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy is reviewed by the Board of Directors annually. Each Board member is required to complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement annually as well as if personal or professional circumstances change, such as a job change. Board members are also required, per the policy, to disclose any potential conflicts and excuse themselves from voting on any decision in which a conflict of interest is or may be present. Should a Board member not disclose an actual or potential conflict of interest, he/she is subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from the Board.”

“When hiring an Executive Director, an ad hoc Hiring Committee is created by the Board of Directors. This committee oversees the hiring process, including submitting a compensation recommendation to the Board. Prior to recommending compensation, the Hiring Committee reviews compensation levels of Executive Directors at comparable organizations, primarily through a review of the Minnesota Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey published annually by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. The Board of Directors reviews the data and recommended compensation from the Hiring Committee, and makes the final decision by a majority vote. A similar process is followed when considering a pay change for the Executive Director. This is typically done annually during the Executive Director's annual review. The Executive Committee reviews the Executive Director's performance as well as compensation levels at comparable organizations primarily through a review of the Minnesota Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey published annually by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. The Executive Committee then submits a recommendation, including data/research, to the Board of Directors, who makes the final decision via majority vote.”

“The organization's governing documents, financial statements, and conflict of interest policy are available on request. Requests can be made in person, by phone, or via email.”

“We offered support and resources, including rehoming assistance, and basic veterinary care, to more than 100 families. We also host Wellness Clinics and provide low-cost vaccinations, microchips, and nail trims to pets in need, though we were only able to host one event during Fiscal Year 2020 due to the pandemic.”

“Prior year adjustments included corrected reconciliations of an automated bill pay service's clearing account, accounts payable, and payroll and benefits payable.”

“Veterinary services make up a significant portion of the organization's mission-related expenses. Other professional service expenses included $100,570 in veterinary care, $1,298 in payroll processing expenses and $3,901 in other professional services, such as boarding, c;eaning and administrative fees.”