Erieniagara Mltcp Inc

“The hospice and palliative care group, inc. (an affiliated 501c3 organization - ein 56-2298553) performs some management, fund-raising and administrative services for erieniagara mltcp, inc. The hospice and palliative care group, inc. Charges erieniagara mltcp, inc. A management fee for these services.”

“The 990 is presented in draft form to the members of the governing body of erieniagara mltcp, inc. After it has been reviewed by agency fiscal personnel. Each member of the board has the opportunity to review the return and suggest any changes prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Erieniagara mltcp, inc. Is committed to identify and disclose all individuals that may have a potential to influence or direct decisions to his/her own gain. All board members and employees participating in the activities and/or operations of the erieniagara mltcp, inc. Must sign a conflict of interest form, and disclose any direct or indirect relationship, investment or interest which may require his/her exclusion from participating in certain decision - making processes. In addition, each member of the board of directors must complete a disclosure of potential conflict of interest form. No employee of erieniagara mltcp, inc. May have employment, consulting or other business relationship with a competitor, patient/family, supplier, or invest in any competitor or supplier (except for moderate holdings of publicly traded securities) unless written permission is granted by the ceo and chief operating and financial officer in advance. Outside employment may constitute a conflict of interest if it places an employee in the position of appearing to represent the agency, involves services similar to those the agency provides or lessens the efficiency, alertness or productivity normally expected of employees on their jobs. Outside employment may also constitute a conflict of interest if employees perform services either for individuals or entities that make referrals. All outside employment that is in question must be disclosed to the agency and be evaluated by the chief operating and financial officer.”

“The executive committee is charged by the board of directors with the responsibility to determine the compensation of the chief executive & chief operating and financial officer. The purpose of this committee is to: approve the annual performance standards of the executive director. Determine appropriate performance measures and establish criteria for any incentive based compensation. Conduct the annual performance appraisal. Determine the total compensation package. Annually review, and approve any change to, the total compensation of the chief executive & chief operating and financial officer.”

“The organization makes its form 1023 and form 990 available to the public upon request over the phone, in writing, and via e-mail. The 990 is also available to the public through the guidestar and ny ags websites. The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are not available to the public.”

“An arrangement exists among all of the affiliated organizations whereby the hospice and palliative care group, inc. (an affiliated 501c3 organization - ein 56-2298553) provides management, fundraising and administrative related services to the affiliated entities. For the period january 1, 2015 through december 31, 2016, the homecare partners charged the organization $1,242,684 as a management fee for these services.”

“The hospice and palliative care group, inc. (the group) performs some management, fundraising and administrative services for erieniagara mltcp, inc. The group charges erieniagara mltcp, inc. A management fee for these services which includes the payroll related expenses of the chief executive officer and chief operating and financial officer. These individuals meet the definition of officers of erieniagara mltcp inc. According to the irs 990 instructions. However, erieniagara mltcp, inc.'s and the group's relationship does not meet the definition of related parties per the irs 990 instructions, and therefore their wage information has not been reported on part vii,section a nor on schedule j.”

“For financial statement purposes, erieniagara mltcp, inc. Is considered related to the following entities: niagara hospice, inc.(22-2524016), niagara hospice alliance inc.(26-1101852), palliative home care inc. (liberty 16-1611701), and hospice and palliative care group, inc. D/b/a the homecare partners (56-2298553). While none of these organizations are completely controlled by any other of the organizations, the organizations do have common board members and management.”

“Outsource admission and care management: program service expenses 354,573. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 354,573. Provider expenses: program service expenses 25,132,219. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,132,219. Consulting: program service expenses 78,887. Management and general expenses 51,292. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 130,179.”

“The process has not changed from prior year.”