Chautauqua Offices of Psychotherapy and Evaluations Inc

“Melanie jones, eric barley, m. Allison hill and sandra whitaker have a business relationship. The business relationship is an employer/employee retlationship at a tax-exempt organization.”

“The organization's process for determining executive compensation begins with the executive compensation philosophy that strives to ensure executives a comprehensive, balanced, competitive, fair and equitable compensation program that allows for recognition for performance, position, tenure, education, and experience; considers the impact of competitive markets and industry income; provides specific recognition and individual performance of results; and ensures retention, stability of leadership, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. The executive compensation committee of the board of directors is responsible for ensuring compliance with this philosophy and for reviewing and approving it every three years. Annually, the ceo, in consultation with the board compensation consultant, will make recommendations for compensation adjustments for the executives. The executive compensation committee will review the ceo's recommendations and approve or modify them. Annually, the executive compensation committee and the board compensation consultant, will review the compensation of the ceo and report adjustments to the board of directors.”

“The form 990 is prepared and reviewed by an independent accounting firm. The 990 is then reviewed by the organization's management personnel. Any questions and concerns the organization's management personnel has are addressed and any corrections or clarifications that need to be made are made. The final form 990 with all required schedules is then made available to all voting members of the board prior to filing the 990 with the irs. All board members are informed that a paper copy of the form 990 is available at the organization's principal office.”

“Board members and officers receive correspondence each year that must be completed and signed. The correspondence includes a conflicts of interest questionaire. Officers and key staff also receive an attestation form that must be signed confirming that they will disclose any conflicts that violate the organization's policy. The board reviews all conflicts and determines if further actions need to be taken.”

“The organization has all governing documents, the conflict of interest policy, and the annual financial statements on file in the accounting and administration departments. All documents are available upon request.”

“All 1099's are issued on the organization's behalf by lakeview center, inc. (ein: 59-0737872), the sole member and related 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.”

“Refunded Legal Deposits - 287127;”