Casa Citizens Assisting and Shelter Ing the Abused Inc.

“The 990 was reviewed by the executive board of directors at the meeting closest to the completion of the 990 by the accountant.”

“Information is requested during the employee annual review process.”

“The salaries of all officers, key employees, and other employees were reviewed on july 1, 2005. Comparisons of washington county government, washington county dept. Of social services and the washington county hospital salaries were obtained. Comparable increases in salaries were set, reviewed by the finance committee, and a substantial funding increase was requested by washington county government in fiscal year 2007. The salary increases were phased in over a two year period. Since fiscal year 2008, salary increases are the same percentage to all employees and are included in the operating budget, which is developed by the fiscal manager and executive director. It is presented to the chair of the finance committee. The finance chair presents the budget to the finance committee for review and discussion. Upon approval of the finance committee, it is presented to the executive committee of the board of directors for review and discussion. The final step in the process is the presentation of the operating budget annually to the full board of directors by the chair of the finance committee. The board is given the opportunity for discussion. The chair then requests acceptance of the budget through voting procedures. Upon acceptance, the budget is adopted by the agency. All actions at each step are recorded in each appropriate body's minutes. There has not been a salary increase since 7/1/2009.”

“SEE RESPONSE TO LINE 15A”

“The organization will provide copies of its governing documents to individuals who request them.”

“Violence against women programs - provides service for victims of domestic violence, sexual assualt, and family violence. Expenses: 57,510 federal emergency management agency - to provide emergency funds for shelter and food. Expenses: 0 grants: 4,861 emergency transitional housing services - to provide service to homeless individuals. Expenses: 7,407 emergency shelter grant program - to provide operating and maintenance costs for a shelter serving victims of domestic violence and other homeless persons. Expenses: 7,919 grants: 10,999 work and gain economic self-sufficiency - to make calls to temporary cash assistance clients of the department of social services to make referrals and assist them in obtaining gainful employment. Expenses: 14,875 maryland legal services corporation - to provide legal services to low- income victims of domestic violence in protective order and certain peace order hearings. Expenses: 33,915 program services operating funds - the corporation is organized and operated for the following specific purposes: (a) to secure, establish and maintain shelters for battered spouses and abused children. (b) to provide intervention and supportive services to such spouses and children either directly or by referral. (c) to improve community understanding of the causes and consequences of battered spouses and abused children. (d) to collect and compile statistics and profile information on those who use the services of the corporation. (e) to engage in the exchange of information and cooperation with other groups concerned with battered spouses and abused children. Expenses: 481,031 revenue: 17,109 sexual assault services program - to provide assistance for victims of domestic abuse. Expenses: 18,934 food supplement program expenses: 18,251”

“Part viii - line 8b - special events direct expenses 7,094 part viii - line 8b - special events direct expenses -7,094”