Universal Public Procurement Certification Council

“Uppcc outsources management and operation functions to amr management services, a full service association management company accredited by the amc institute.”

“Uppcc bylaws and articles were updated as to the composition of the governing board, adding a canadian representative and an at-large representative as voting members. Additional changes were made to create consistency in how naspo and nigp members are placed on the board as well as staggering governing board terms.”

“Naspo and nigp boards appoint 3 voting members each out of the 8 total voting members of the uppcc.”

“Naspo and nigp must both approve any modifications to the uppcc articles of incorporation before they are valid for filing with the virginia state corporation commission.”

“An electronic copy of the form 990 is provided to each voting member of the governing body at least two weeks prior to the filing of the return. Upon tax preparer completion of the irs form 990, the form and accompanying schedules are first reviewed by the association management company's president and controller. Thereafter, an electronic copy of the form 990 (and accompanying schedules) is made available by the association director to each voting member of the governing body via a secure area on the organization's website, with electronic e-mail notification and instructions for contacting association headquarters with comments or questions. Following the open timeframe for governing body comments and questions, and following resolution of any questions or other matters that have arisen, the form 990 is provided by the asociation director to a designated officer (treasurer) for final authorizing signature. The signed form 990 is then filed with the irs by the tax preparer by the due date of the return.”

“A copy of the conflict form is kept on file. The board will take appropriate actions for any conflicts identified.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public through its website. Its financial statements are available upon request.”

“Independent contractors : program service expenses 97,213. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 97,213.”

“The organization's audit committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent accountant. This process is consistent with prior years.”