Casa Citizens Assisting and Shelter Ing the Abused Inc.

“All board members receive a copy of the form 990 before it is filed and can offer input, however it is reviewed for final approval 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 key employees and other employees were reviewed on june 30, 2016. Comparable increases in salaries were set, reviewed by the finance committee, and a substantial funding increase was requested by governor's office of crime control through current and new voca grants for fy2017. Salary increases were initiated on 10/1/16, the date of the increase in funding. Salary increases were set according to length of service, performance and attendance. Increases were 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 by 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.”

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“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: 68,037 federal emergency management agency - to provide emergency funds for shelter and food. Expenses: 0 grants: 4,000 maryland legal services corporation - to provide legal services to low- income victims of domestic violence in protective order and certain peace order hearings. Expenses: 38,000 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: 407,547 revenue: 12,744 sexual assault services program - to provide assistance for victims of domestic abuse. Expenses: 21,345 technology solutions project - provides technology upgrades to assist victims of domestic violence expenses: 9,105 economic empowerment services - legal program to provide legal assistance to victims in non-civil issues expenses: 63,276 legal services for crime victims - provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence expenses: 11,000 food supplement program expenses: 28,880”

“Part viii - line 8b - special events direct expenses 5,775 part viii - line 8b - special events direct expenses -5,775”