Solutions That Empower People Inc.

“The tax return is reviewed by the audit committee before it is filed. Copies of the return are provided to the board of directors.”

“Members of the finance committee and audit committee with significant financial expertise review the form 990 prior to filing. A paper copy of the form 990 will be made available to the entire board of directors at the next scheduled board meeting.”

“Step uses bi-annual comparability studies. In addition, salary comparability studies are required by community block grant regulations every three years. The executive director's salary and all salary increases are reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

“Step makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request to the appropriate persons.”

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“These documents are provided to the governing body and employees annually or when they become associated with the organization. These documents are on file and available for public inspection when requested by the general public.”

“Solutions that empower people, inc. (step) is a non-profit corporation organized to plan and coordinate programs designed to combat problems of poverty and seek the elimination or reduction of conditions of poverty as they affect the inhabitants of the communities of the following counties: franklin, patrick, henry, bedford and pittsylvania as well as the cities of martinsville and danville. In addition, the organization provides housing assistance and fuel assistance to adults in need throughout the service area.”

“Solutions that empower people, inc. (step) is a non-profit corporation organized to plan and coordinate programs designed to combat problems of poverty and seek the elimination or reduction of conditions of poverty as they affect the inhabitants of the communities of the following counties: franklin, patrick, henry, bedford and pittsylvania as well as the cities of martinsville and danville. In addition, the organization provides housing assistance and fuel assistance to adults in need throughout the service area.”

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