National Staff Organization

“The conflict of interest policy is distributed to all new members of the Executive Committee and reviewed with them prior to their effective term of office. The President and Treasurer review and discuss possible conflicts of interest with the Executive Committee members during their quarterly meetings. If anything is brought to their attention, immediate action is taken to rectify the situation. Internal controls are analyzed with an independent accounting firm on an annual basis and assessed to determine possible risks.”

“The President and Treasurer review the Form 990 prior to filing. Once they have approved the return, it is e-filed. The remaining members of the governing board receive a copy of the filed return at the first meeting after the filing date.”

“All documents are made available upon request to the Organization.”

“Program Service Expenses 147,438, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Adminstration and Grants - Maintaining the website hosting and information, office supplies, bonding of treasurers and liability insurance for the governing body officers and advocates. Professional fees for accounting services other administrative expenditures. Grants for members to attend Harvard Trade Union training.”

“Program Service Expenses 59,876, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 CBC Conferences”

“Program Service Expenses 34,828, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Crisis and Disaster Relief Expenditures - We provide strike assistance and natural disaster relief assistance to our members, upon approval of the Board of Directors. These funds are in our investment accounts and thus we have advisory and other fees related to these activities.”

“Program Service Expenses 50,026, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Executive Committee and service stipends”