Achieve Inc

“There are no other committies that have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“Line 11a explanation - prior to the filing of the form 990, including all supplemental forms and schedules, the chief financial officer will reconcile amounts per the audited financial statements to the form 990. The chief financial officer and the treasurer will review the form in its entirety. The chief financial officer will review the form with the president, including significant highlights. The form 990 is made available to the audit committee members or their delegates, prior to filing the form 990 with the irs. Once the form is reviewed, the president signs the form 990 and the form 990 is submitted to the irs electronically.”

“The conflict of interest disclosure form is required to be completed annually, sooner if a significant change occurs. Guidelines are provided regarding circumstances that may result in a conflict of interest. All individuals are required to report any conflicts of interest on the conflict of interest form, which must include a brief statement of the nature and extent of the conflict of interest. All individuals are responsible for reporting conflicts of interest to the chief financial officer who will determine if an actual conflict exists. If a conflict of interest is identified and there is no reasonable way to manage the conflict of interest, the individual may be prohibited from participating in conflicting organization affairs. If the organization becomes aware of any conflict of interest that was not disclosed, a discussion will be held with the individual, written disclosure provided by the policy will be completed, and the conflict will be managed.”

“The board of directors reviews the president's performance and determines the appropriate compensation. The senior leadership team periodically uses a consultant specializing in non-profit organizations to review the organization's compensation package to ensure that the compensation policy supports the mission of the organization, performance goals and values, and competetiveness in the workplace. Interviews are conducted with senior leadership to discuss job responsibilities, position descriptions, and appropriate marketplaces for compensation evaluation. Adjustments to pay groups and pay bands are made based on marketplace conditions, re-evaluation of position descriptions, etc. Annual increases are given based on performance and budget parameters. President reviews personnel performance and determines appropriate staff compensation”

“The form 990 is available at the organization's offices during normal business hours or a copy will be provided upon request. The form 990 is also accessible through guidestar.org. Governing documents, the conlict of interest policy, and financial statements are subject to the federal public disclousure rules, and therefore, these documents will be made publicly available by on-site review or electronic media.”

“During the year ended june 30, 2014, achieve transferred the project management of partnership for assessment of readiness for college and careers program to parcc, inc., an unrelated entity.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 4,394,879. Management and general expenses 494,134. Fundraising expenses 13,256. Total expenses 4,902,269.”

“Repairs & maintenance: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,640. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,640.”

“Process for oversight of the audit has not changed from the prior year.”