Douglas County Casa Program Inc.

“The organization does not compensate any other officers or key employees. Therefore, this line was answered no in accordance with the instructions.”

“The Executive Committee shall be composed of the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer. The Board of Directors may elect one (1) additional member of the Board of Directors. The immediate Past President shall be an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee. The President shall serve as Chairperson of the Executive Committee. Between meetings of the Board, the Executive Committee shall have all power and authority of the Board of Directors except that it shall not have the authority (a) to fill any vacancy in any office, (b) to approve the annual budget, or (c) to employ or discharge the Executive Director. The Executive Committee shall report its actions to the Board of Directors at the next meeting of the Board.”

“The organization has no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Therefore, this line was answered no in accordance with the instructions.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed in detail by the Executive Director. The reviewed Form 990 is then provided to the board of directors prior to filing with the IRS.”

“The organization requires all officers and board members to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest questionnaire. The Executive Director is responsible for reviewing the signed statements and ensuring that interested persons are in compliance with the conflict-of-interest policy. Should any potential conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participation in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters affected by the relationship.”

“The Executive Committee conducts an annual performance review for the Executive Director. The Committee gathers information from a variety of sources, self-evaluations, board evaluations, staff input, goals met, industry standards, compensation surveys, etc. and prepares the evaluation report. The compensation recommendation is in included in the recommended budget for board approval. The full board votes on the budget which includes the salary recommendation of the Executive Committee. This process is documented in the board meeting minutes.”

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

“Contract Services - Total Expense: 87328, Program Service Expense: 18170, Management and General Expenses: 44192, Fundraising Expenses: 24966;”

“Change in beneficial interest in community foundation - 23587;”