Abbehealth Inc.

“The board qualifications were clarified. Provisions related to required demographics were removed. The minimum qualifications for the composition of the board focused on ensuring there is a representation of interested professionals as well as that at least fifty-one percent of the directors be individuals who are not direct providers of health care. In addition, the immediate past chairperson was added as a required member of the executive committee.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. The form 990 is then reviewed by the director of finance and president of abbe, inc. After the review is complete and the return is ready for filing with the irs, an electronic copy of the form 990 will be sent to all board members prior to the return being filed.”

“Conflict of interest forms are completed by staff and board members annually. Potential board conflicts are identified at the board level and established procedures are followed. Identified staff conflicts are reviewed by the supervisor and president. Any person involved in a conflict, potential conflict or appearance of a conflict shall not participate in the review, discussion or vote on any such transaction.”

“Board members/officers are volunteers therefore no compensation is paid. Vp/executive management compensation is determined through president of abbe, inc. And abbe inc. Finance committee compensation review. Their review is based on: salary surveys of like organizations, overall financial position of abbe inc. And affiliates, review of current duties and responsibilities of each position, performance reviews, and any changes in organizational structure. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b: the organization does not have any other officers or key employees per the form 990 definitions of such positions; therefore there is no specific formal evaluation for other officers and/or key employees. The executive director is responsible for reviewing and approving all other employee compensation. The organization does use comparison studies to aid in determining the compensation of any and all highly compensated individuals.”

“The conflict of interest policy, governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 8,678. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,678.”

“No change from prior year policies.”