Access East Inc.

“The Board of Directors of University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. D/B/A Vidant Health shall appoint a majority of the Board of Directors, which shall include a minimum of eight appointees.”

“A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the organization's Board of Directors for review prior to the return being filed. The return is also reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, Chief General Counsel, and the Chief Audit and Compliance officer of the Vidant Health System prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest is reviewed, monitored, and enforced by the entity's council and Board of Directors. The Board further discusses any conflicts and resolves any issues, if necessary.”

“The compensation is determined by the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the VH Board using comparative data from like organizations and input from consultants. This process is performed every year. Compensation of other officers and key employees is also determined by the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the VH Board using comparative data from like organizations and input from consultants. This process is performed every year. All compensation discussions and actions are documented and approved in the minutes of the Committee.”

“The organization makes its Form 1023 and Form 990 available to the public for inspection. The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public for inspection upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in IRC section 6104(d).”

“Contracted Services: Program service expenses 2,712,967. Management and general expenses 555,668. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,268,635.”

“Capital Contributions to Affiliates -764,576.”

“Access East formed a finance and audit committee in fiscal year 2016 which is responsible for assisting the board in ensuring the organization is in good fiscal health, including audit and related matters.”