Connect to Compete Inc

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's outside public accounting firm based on information provided by management. Once a draft of the return is available, the form 990 is reviewed by the organization's chief executive officer and business services manager. The form is also presented and provided to the board members at the first formal board meeting following the completion of the return. The form 990 is reviewed and approved prior to submitting to the irs.”

“The organization maintains a conflict of interests policy for board members, officers, and employees. In connection with any actual or potential conflict of interests, an interested person must disclose the existence and nature of any outside interest, outside activity, and financial interest to the board of directors, or the board committee delegated the authority to receive such disclosures. Monitoring is performed regularly by the board officers to identify potential conflicts of interest. Any question of a conflict is addressed with the interested person, who is required to disclose the existence of any financial interest and be afforded the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board and executive director. If a conflict of interest is identified, the appropriate action is taken, including limitations to the individual's influence on related business matters. When conflicts of interest arise among board members, the board will impose restrictions on the conflicted individual to ensure impartiality and integrity in decision-making. Individuals with a conflict will be prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions related to the transaction. They will not be present during discussions and voting rights will be restricted on matters where their conflict exists. These measures help maintain transparency and prevent biased outcomes.”

“The board of directors approves the ceo salary when preparing the organizations annual budget. The board uses the form 990 of other organizations similar in size and mission to connect to compete, inc. The decisions of the board are documented in the minutes. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”