Universal Public Procurement Certification Council

“NASPO provides two direct full time employees and back office support on a reimbursement basis for UPPCC's management and operation functions.”

“NASPO and NIGP BOARDS APPOINT 3 VOTING MEMBERS EACH OUT OF THE 8 TOTAL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE UPPCC.”

“Naspo and nigp must 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. UPON TAX PREPARERS COMPLETION OF THE IRS FORM 990, THE FORM AND ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES WILL FIRST BE REVIEWED BY THE NASPO'S Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and UPPCC's Executive Director. THEREAFTER AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF FORM 990 AND ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY VIA A SECURE AREA ON UPPCC'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 OR QUESTIONS, AND FOLLOWING RESOLUTION OF ANY QUESTIONS OR OTHER MATTERS THAT HAVE ARISEN, THE FORM 990 AND ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE TO A DESIGNATED OFFICER TREASURER OR PRESIDENT FOR FINAL AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE.”

“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.”

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