Community Services Inc of Northwest Missouri

“The board officers and members review the form 990 when it is completed. This is done during the first meeting after the report is finished.”

“The csi board of directors has established a number of policies and procedures to guard against conflict of interest regarding proposed or ongoing transactions. The board has adopted policies of financial procedures, equal employment opportunity, personnel, purchasing and property. Quality control procedures have been established to assure fiscal and program quality. An independent audit is conducted annually to assure that sound practices are being followed, and we have a fidelity bond to safeguard our assets. Also, personnel policies have been established to guide the staff. Program monitoring from outside sources is encouraged and expected. Procedures are established to be followed in cases where compliance with the standards of conduct is in doubt. Responsibility and action are required by board members, the executive director and other staff. It is the responsibility of the executive director to enforce the procedures that guard against fraud and abuse. He/she will be responsible to prevent fraud and abuse, investigate allegations of fraud and/or abuse, remedy the effects of such acts and enact proper disciplinary actions. It is the responsibility of each employee to report immediately to his/her supervisor, who in turn shall report immediately to the executive director, any instance of irregular practices regarding business or financial practices. It is a policy of the board of directors that the agency be operated with the highest standards of ethics. It is expected that all employees, board members and participants conduct themselves in a manner of highest ethical standard. If the agency receives information indicating possible fraud or abuse it will: 1.conduct an investigation through the executive director to ascertain the facts. The executive director may, in appropriate cases, undertake informal discussions with the person(s) concerned in order to agree upon means for preventing continuation or repetition of the violation. 2.refer the matter with or without investigation to the most appropriate law enforcement agency and the affected program funding source. All disciplinary action involving a staff member shall be in accordance with the personnel policies of the agency. In the event of a case of substantial fraud or abuse, the employee may be discharged without prior disciplinary action. Also, when the employee has engaged in acts of fraud or abuse over a period of time, the employee may be discharged as the first step in disciplinary action. Disciplinary action involving a board member shall be in accordance with the agency by-laws.”

“We compare annually the wages for executive director, finance director & hs director. We compare with local schools, hospitals and other community action agencies. Also annually maca does a wage study throughout the state for the community action agencies.”

“Community services, inc. Makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the general public upon request.”

“Head start - 840 csbg - 40”

“Housing services - we subsidize rent and utilities of low-income persons in safe, decent, sanitary housing. Approximately 144 households served. Community services - we provide community projects and various services to low-income individuals. Approximately 3,248 people served.”