Older Adults Technology Services

“The AARP Chief Executive Officer (or his or her designee) appoints and/or approves voting members of the OATS board of directors. Directors may also be appointed by the AARP Chief Executive Officer (or his or her designee) at any regular or special meeting of the Board. Any vacancy on the Board occurring during the year, including a vacancy created by an increase in the number of Directors, may be filled at any meeting of the Board by a determination of the AARP Chief Executive Officer (or his or her designee). All prospective members of the OATS board will be subject to the screening protocols for board members of AARP Affiliates.”

“The AARP Chief Executive Officer (or his or her designee) appoints and/or approves voting members of the OATS board of directors. Directors may also be appointed by the AARP Chief Executive Officer (or his or her designee) at any regular or special meeting of the Board. Any vacancy on the Board occurring during the year, including a vacancy created by an increase in the number of Directors, may be filled at any meeting of the Board by a determination of the AARP Chief Executive Officer (or his or her designee). All prospective members of the OATS board will be subject to the screening protocols for board members of AARP Affiliates. The By-Laws of the Corporation may be altered, amended or repealed only after written approval by the AARP Chief Executive Officer (or his or her designee) and by either the unanimous consent of the Board of Directors, or by majority vote of the Directors then in office at the Annual Meeting or other duly called and held meeting of the Board, the written notice for which shall set forth the proposed alteration.”

“The Form 990 is prepared and reviewed in AARP's internal tax department. The return is then put through a secondary review which includes the Older Adults Technology Services Executive Director, Group Controller, and other accounting management. After this thorough review process, the Form 990 is distributed to the Board of Directors for their review. After all issues are addressed the return is electronically filed with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“Annually, all board members and employees (including officers) are required to review the Code of Conduct, formally acknowledge their understanding of the Code, and disclose any real or potential conflicts of interest. Disclosures are reviewed by appropriate management (or in the case of a board member, the Board Chair, and if necessary, the Board of Directors) and the Ethics & Compliance Office. The appropriate resolution plan is implemented (for example, recusal from participating in any deliberations and decisions relevant to the disclosure). The Ethics & Compliance Office monitors compliance with these requirements and ensures proper follow-up as needed.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a and b - Through its shared services agreement with AARP, OATS participates in AARP's enterprise-wide compensation reviews. AARP has a competitive position in the marketplace that considers relevant for-profit and not-for-profit data since this is the landscape in which AARP and its affiliates compete for talent. Establishing the appropriate compensation for positions and jobs considers external market pricing (where possible) from an independent, third-party compensation firm, internal criteria, and an individual's actual performance and contribution. Internal criteria are based on a standard approach that measures the internal value of positions, including: complexity and scope of responsibility, skill set and competencies, education and experience, and the reporting relationship of the position. An individual's actual performance and contribution is measured through AARP's performance management approach and then rewarded through AARP's annual base pay merit and incentive award programs. This process applies to all employees of OATS including the Executive Director. The total compensation package for executive positions is regularly benchmarked against comparable executive positions using independently published compensation survey data and independent executive consultants. The Executive Director's compensation package is reviewed and discussed by select board members and then approved by the Board Chair. The compensation package for OATS executive management is also reviewed by the Board Chair.”

“The organization provides copies of IRS Form 990 upon request by contacting the organization at (718) 360-1707 or email to [email protected]. The Form 990 is also made available on its website.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are available upon request.”

“Rounding adjustment -1.”

“The Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) 2024 Form 990 is being amended to reflect an intercompany transaction on Schedule R, Part V, between OATS and AARP Foundation which was inadvertently omitted in the original filing.”