American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

“The association revised its bylaws during the year.”

“Changes to the bylaws were approved during fiscal year 2016. In the revised bylaws, international members are now able to vote. In addition, action without meeting is detailed, including the form of participation and number of participants. The revised bylaws also include the creation of the an audit committee.”

“All board members receive a copy of the independent audit report, and a copy of the 990 before it is filed, via email.”

“Staff reviews the conflict of interest disclosure statements and brings any potential conflicts to the attention of the executive council for discussion. At the beginning of each council meeting, members are asked to make new disclosures, if any.”

“Comparative salary information is collected and presented to the association's management finance committee for review and deliberation before that body decides on a recommended compensation for the executive director. Final approval of salary is given by the executive council.”

“The association's constitution and by-laws, which include the conflict of interest policy, are available on the website. Financial statements are available upon request.”

“Editorial fees: program service expenses 33,488. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 33,488. Temporary personnel services: program service expenses 26,705. Management and general expenses 17,854. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 44,559. Hr, technology, and marketing services: program service expenses 48,172. Management and general expenses 8,569. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,741. Consulting: program service expenses 78,600. Management and general expenses 16,150. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 94,750. Other fees for service: program service expenses 4,958. Management and general expenses 2,744. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,702. Retirement plan administration : program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,771. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,771.”

“The organization changed their oversight process as an audit committee was established during fiscal year 2016. The audit committee will begin its work in fiscal year 2017. The audit committee will be involved with the selection of auditors and will report to the full board the results of the audit of the financial statements.”