Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc

“The 990 is prepared by the Organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by the Organization. Once the draft is available, it is provided to management for their review with any comments or corrections being incorporated into the filing. The financial committee then reviews the form 990 in conjunction with the audited financial statements making comparisons for consistency and accuracy. A complete copy of the 990 is then provided to all members of the governing body before it is filed.”

“The Board and employees read, fill out and sign the conflict of interest and gift policy annually. Each Board of Directors meetings begins with a call to disclose any conflicts of interest. A director or officer in the Organization who has a conflict of interest shall disclose all facts to the board president (or if he or she is the one with the conflict, then to the board vice-president), who shall bring the matter to the attention of the Board of Directors. A responsible person who is not a director or officer who has a conflict of interest shall disclose all facts to the Executive Director, who shall bring these matters to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair and reasonable to Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance. The decision of the Board of Directors on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance in the advancement of its purpose. Any conflicts disclosed would be reflected in the Board Minutes and the chair (or vice-chair), if the chair has the conflict would ask the member to recuse themselves from the room or discussion if appropriate.”

“MOCA uses the MN Council of Nonprofits annual salary and benefits survey as a guide for setting salary levels and annual increases. The Executive Director's salary is set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director recommends to the Executive Committee salary levels and changes for the staff members. Each employees' performance is reviewed annually. A copy of the evaluation form is available.”

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflic of interest policy and financial statements avaliable on the website, charity navigator, and upon request.”

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