Silver State Health Services

“The Board has delegated authority to the Finance and Audit committee to: 1) Oversee that adequate and correct financial records are maintained of corporate accounts, properties and transactions; 2) Review the financial statements prepared by the Chief Financial Officer; 3) Approve the annual financial audit; 4) Set policies relating to the management of funds; 5) Provide oversight to the functions of the Chief Financial Officer; 6) Report to the Board of Directors any matter of significance relating to profitability, financial condition or maintenance of the financial records of the corporation; 7) Human resources oversight (a) Employee benefits/insurance coverage; and 8)Recommend selection of auditors to the Board of Directors.”

“Before it was filed, the form 990 was reviewed and approved by management. After filing, it will be reviewed by the finance committee.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy applies to board members, staff, and volunteers. All individuals sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement at the time they join the organization and annually thereafter. Director conflicts, or the perception thereof, are disclosed to the board when any such interest becomes a matter of board action. The director does not vote or use personal influence on the matter. The director may, however, briefly state a position on the matter and answer pertinent questions.”

“The CEO's compensation was determined by the board's executive committee using a salary scale analysis provided by an independent consulting firm. Written documentation of the process and outcome were retained.”

“The other officers' compensation was determined by the CEO's use of a salary scale analysis provided by an independent consulting firm. Written documentation of the process and outcome were retained.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon written request during the organization's normal business hours.”

“The organization did not categorize any expense as "Fundraising" during the year as it did not and doesn't typically conduct significant traditional fundraising in the form of special events, etc. Grants that the center receives are considered to be Program in nature, and are used for program activities which generate Program expenses.Grant writing services have been used in the past, but were not utilized in this calendar year.”

“The organization was the recipient of contributions from donors. However, no contribution was made partly for goods and also for services. Donors made cash donations without the receipt of any goods or services, and the donor was properly notified of the deductible value of the donation they made. Thus questions 7a&b were left blank, since no goods and services in combination were received from donors.”

“An audit and Single Audit were required for the year, and are currently in progress. Although not complete at the time of filing of this return, the audit requirements will be fulfilled as soon as possible.”