Augustana Care Services

“The sole member of the organization is cassia”

“The organizations board of directors are appointed by a majority vote from the board of directors of the sole member, cassia, at the annual meetings.”

“Decisions of the cassia services board are subject to approval by the cassia board (parent company).”

“The form 990 and all related schedules were prepared by internal finance staff and reviewed by the organization's cfo. The form 990 was made available to the full board of directors prior to being filed with the irs.”

“The organization annually requests a conflict of interest disclosure from each board member, key employee and officer. The organization's conflict of interest policy covers all board members and key employees. All covered individuals are required to complete an annual conflict of interest statement and to disclose an actual or potential conflict of interest to the appropriate level of management or to the board of directors as outlined in the policy, based on the individual's position within the organization. Conflicts are determined at the appropriate level of management or by the board of directors. Individuals with actual or potential conflicts will abstain from discussing or voting on any matters relating to the conflict. All proceedings relating to actual or potential conflicts are noted in the meeting minutes.”

“The cassia board of directors routinely retains the services of a compensation consultant to review the current wage and benefit levels of similar positions in similar organizations. The cassia compensation committee uses this information to make a recommendation to the cassia board of directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request.”

“The other fee for services includes both contracted and consulting services.”

“Other changes in net assets were as follows:$24,750 contribution from an unrelated party who owns 45% of a joint-owned company with cassia services, which owns 55%.”