Upson County Hospital Inc.

“Each board of trustee was informed via email that the form 990 was available on a board portal. Each board member was given time to review the form 990 prior to the irs filing. Form 990 review was placed on the board agenda for discussions should any questions occur. The 990 is reviewed by the cfo in detail prior to filing with the irs.”

“The policy covers all directors, officers and key employees of the organization. Should a matter come before the board of directors which constitutes a conflict of interest, the individual involved will make known the potential conflict and withdraw from the meeting so long as the matter shall continue under discussion and shall not either vote on the matter under discussion or attempt to influence a decision of the governing authority with respect to such matters, upon which there could possibly be a conflict of interest.”

“In determining compensation for top officials, human resources obtains the comparable salary survey and presents it to the board of directors who make a final decision. The ceo is not present during the discussion and decision-making process. Deliberations and decisions are documented in the minutes of the meeting. In determining compensation for the cfo, other officers or key employees, the organization's human resources department obtains comparable salary data and presents it to the governing body who makes the final decision. The individual in the consideration process is not present during the discussion and decision-making process. Deliberations and decisions are documented in the minutes of the meeting. Annual merit adjustment: salary adjustment is determined by organizational performance as reflected in the score of the established performance measurement instrument. (lem/leadership evaluation management). Periodic market adjustment: salary of each officer is reviewed periodically by human resources and appropriate officer and compared to salaries of comparable organizations to ensure that the current rate is competitive.”

“The form 900 and 990t is made available upon request.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available for inspection, with notice, in the office of the organization.”

“Contract labor: program service expenses 1,715,319. Management and general expenses 1,310,371. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,025,690. Other fees: program service expenses 2,330,679. Management and general expenses 3,123,228. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,453,907. Physician fees: program service expenses 2,429,908. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,429,908. Consulting fees: program service expenses 1,377. Management and general expenses 796,216. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 797,593. Collections and billing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 435,559. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 435,559.”

“This process has not changed from prior year.”