Carolina Public Press Inc

“The return was prepared by an independent accountant with assistance and oversight by management. Upon completion and review, a digital copy of the 990 was provided to the board. Questions from that review are addressed and appropriate edits are made prior to submission to the irs.”

“All board members are required to sign the conflict of interest policy upon admittance to the board and each year thereafter. The policy is considered during discussion of relevant matters and members are required to disclose any potential conflicts as they arise.”

“In 2014 when executive director compensation was set, the organization's personnel committee performed a study of comparable north carolina nonprofit organizations to determine an appropriate range within budgetary constraints. Compensation was reviewed in 2017 and was not substantially changed.”

“The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request at the organization's administrative office.”

“Editorial services: program service expenses 29,003. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,003. News revenue hub: program service expenses 10,800. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,800. Strategy consultant: program service expenses 39,752. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 39,752. Contracted technology svcs: program service expenses 593. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 593. Web design services: program service expenses 75. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75. Bookkeeping/operations: program service expenses 8,010. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,010. Community engagement consultant: program service expenses 3,070. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,070.”