Radio Free Asia

“Form 990 is drafted by rfa's external auditors based on the audited financial statements and information provided by rfa. A draft of the return is first reviewed by rfa's cfo and, after necessary edits and following approval by the cfo, is then forwarded to rfa's president and treasurer for their review and comment. After their approval, a final draft of the 990 is forwarded to all members of rfa's board of directors for their review and approval. After approval by the full board, the form 990 is transmitted to the irs.”

“Rfa has a conflict of interest policy that is posted on its intranet. At least once a year rfa distributes a certification and disclosure form to its officers and key employees. Annually, the policy is reviewed and updated by the general counsel and is made available to all new hires at the time of employment. In addition, rfa performs conflict of interest workshops and attendance is mandatory for all employees. If a potential conflict arises and it is disclosed by the employee, the employee's supervisor discusses the disclosure with the general counsel. If the general counsel determines that an actual conflict exists, the employee is advised that he or she may not engage in the activity. If the general counsel determines that there may be a potential conflict but that it will not adversely affect rfa, the employee may be able to engage in the activity with certain restrictions. If an employee engages in an activity that poses a conflict of interest and rfa is or becomes aware of the activity, the employee would be advised that he or she must stop engaging in the activity and/or appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment may result.”

“The president's compensation is determined by the board of directors, using comparable data similar to the other ses employees of the federal government. All board decisions are properly documented. The most recent compensation review was completed in february 2025. Supervisors of other officers and key employees are required to prepare performance evaluation reports annually. The compensation for the officers and key employees is determined by the president.”

“Radio free asia's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Change in funded status of post-retirement plan 626,853. Change in unfunded accrued vacation 116,908. Property and equipment additions 4,755,852. Change in unfunded lease expenses -551,196.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”