Arc Broward Inc.

“The form 990 was prepared by cfo, president/ceo, and the independent auditors. The form 990 was given to and reviewed by the audit and finance committee.”

“Conflicts are disclosed at each board meeting if applicable and such is included in the official minutes of each meeting. At the board's annual meeting, each board member signs the conflict policy and any further disclosure required by the board members is provided.”

“An executive compensation policy has been adopted. A self evaluation by executive is provided to the governance committee in its capacity as the executive compensation committee; comparable compensation information is obtained and reviewed; feedback is obtained from entire governing body; written review includes objective scoring and text, goals and objectives, progress, succession discussion; written and oral feedback is provided, minutes included specific compensation adjustments, if any and are signed by board chair along with a written payroll change notice for processing any adjustments. The ceo performs a review of other key employees after receiving written self evaluation from each; objective scoring and written feedback is provided along with goals and objectives; oral feedback is provided, signatures obtained of employee and ceo; written payroll change notice form is used to direct any adjustment in compensation, title, hours etc. Comparability data is informal but considered.”

“BY REQUEST”

“Achievement and rehabilitation centers, inc. D/b/a arc broward, inc. Is a not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of providing therapeutic, educational, vocational, residential and other related services to individuals with developmental disabilities and other life challenges. Arc broward is a regional leader, providing the services needed to help children and adults with disabilities and other barriers to achieve their educational, career and personal goals. We operate a continuum of diverse programs for children, youth, adults and seniors who benefit from our core competencies, including: maintaining the highest level of accreditation in our programs, having a core skillset that transcends throughout the organization, a dedicated and experienced leadership that is endlessly mission- driven. We are cutting edge with a forward-thinking and progressive style, visionaries, if you will; committed to undertaking entrepreneurial endeavors to ensure long term sustainability. We are able to evaluate established approaches and make meaningful change where prudent; one that is attractive to donors, policy makers, prospective board members and funders. We are ardent advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities with the underlying theme that a disability does not define a person. At a granular level, we are transformative for the families that walk through our doors. That sort of compassion is fundamental to who we are and ever present in the everyday challenges we meet with open arms. As an employer, we offer career opportunities in an exciting environment for those who have compassion and a desire to do meaningful and purposeful work that makes a difference in the world and in the lives of others. The longevity of our staff speaks volumes. We are family.”

“The process of selecting the organization's independent auditors has not changed from the prior year.”