Region IV Inc.

“A written conflict of interest policy was not in place at the end of the fiscal year. A formal policy that requires annual disclosures of conflicts was adopted in february of 2019.”

“Pursuant to article i, section 1 and 2 of the bylaws: membership of region iv, inc. Is any county that is a member of northstar services, a related governmental entity. New member counties or other governmental entities permitted to be members under the interlocal cooperation act of nebraska may be made members of region iv, inc.”

“Pursuant to article ii of the bylaws: any member that is in good standing shall be permitted to have a director with voting power attend meetings.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an accounting firm with the assistance of the fiscal analyst, and is then reviewed by the fiscal analyst and ceo of northstar services. Copies of the reviewed return are provided to the board members prior to filing with the irs.”

“Region iv, inc. Does not have a ceo, executive director or top management official or any key employees that the organization directly compensates. The organization reimburses northstar services, a related governmental entity, for portions of the salaries of northstar employees who provide needed services. Therefore, it is not necessary to have a process to determine compensation for these positions.”

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

“The board of directors of northstar services, a related governmental entity, assumes the responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”