Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph

“The process for form 990 review is as follows: the director of finance collaborates with the auditor to complete the form 990. This step may involve receiving information from employees, board members, contractors and others who have business-related activities with capstjoe. The auditor provides a completed form 990 to the director of finance and the executive director for their review. Once approval of the director of finance and executive director is granted, each board member will receive a copy of the form 990 for their review. The board of directors shall resolve to approve the form 990 during an official meeting of the board. If any step in the process a revision to the form 990 is requested, the revised information is given to the auditor, the form 990 is revised, and the process begins again.”

“A list of all vendors used in the previous year is presented to all board members, members of senior management, policy council members, and employees with purchasing and/or hiring responsibilities. We also provide them with a conflicts of interest disclosure form on which it describes what a conflict of interests is, asks them to specifically disclose any relationships that meet that definition and to sign the form. These forms are reviewed to determine if conflicts of interest exist and resolution of the conflict is determined by the appropriate level of management/governance. If any member is knowingly involved in a conflict that was not disclosed prior to business relationships forming, disciplinary action is required and may result in termination.”

“The process for determining compensation begins with the use of the agencys wage comparability study and salary schedule. For new employees, these tools are used along with the employees experience and education to determine the compensation. For current employees, these tools are used along with the employees performance evaluation to determine the compensation. In the case of the executive director, this determination is performed by the board of directors. In any case, compensation is also reviewed and approved by the director of human resources.”

“The process for determining compensation begins with the use of the agencys wage comparability study and salary schedule. For new employees, these tools are used along with the employees experience and education to determine the compensation. For current employees, these tools are used along with the employees performance evaluation to determine the compensation. In the case of other key employees, this determination is performed by the executive director. In any case, compensation is also reviewed and approved by the director of human resources. Officers of the board receive no compensation other than minimal reimbursements for meeting expenses.”

“These documents are made available upon request.”

“Housing programs - this program provides affordable housing, both rental and for sale, to families and individuals who meet income guidelines or have disabilities. Approximately 15 clients served. Community services - provides direct client services and is involved in community projects that promote and support family and community economic and social stability and well-being. This includes utility assistance, case management, assessment and referral services, car repairs and back to school fairs. It also includes community projects focused on financial stability, childcare quality and access, college admissions and workforce development. Approximately 861 clients served. Emergency assistance - comprised of several different programs designed to prevent homelessness, to assist clients in getting documents and/or transportation to attain/retain employment, and to provide assessment and referral support to meet the emergency needs of a family or individuals. Employment & training - provides support services to low income and dislocated job seekers so they can obtain employment and self-sufficiency wages. Approximately 984 clients served.”