Lutheran Services Florida Inc.

“Form 990 is initally reviewed internally by the president, coo, and cfo of the organization. Subsequent to this review the 990 is forwarded to the board of directors for comments and questions prior to filing. The cfo signs the return after cosidering all of the board of directors comments and questions.”

“The purpose of the lsf conflict of interest policy is to protect the agency's interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the agency. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations. To ensure compliance with this conflict of interest policy as it applies to the board, lutheran services florida prohibits members of the governing board from also being agency personnel. The agency ensures that the governing board members who are relatives of personnel recuse themselves on matters where objectivity would be compromised. To further avoid any appearance of conflict of interest, no governing board member, employee, agent or principal shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a purchase or contract with a vendor where, to his/her knowledge, any individual, family member, partner, or potential employer has financial interest in the purchase or contract. In addition each member of the board signs a statement indicating that they have received a copy of the conflict of interest policy and understand said policy. Lsf also has a conflict of interest policy that applies to personnel which is found in the supervisors personnel policy manual. This policy states that no lsf employee may engage in any activity that might benefit him/her personally at the expense of, or that might be harmful to the agency. If there is any question regarding this issue, the matter should be submitted in writing to the chief executive officer. Employees may engage in activities, including additional employment, outside of working-time and away from lsf premises, of their own choosing, provided that such do not conflict or interfere with lsf's objectives or purposes and the employee's performance or the ability to meet lsf requirements. Lsf resources or working time should not be used in furtherance of outside employment.”

“The ceo's compensation is determined by the board of directors. The process includes an indpendent compensation review, review of similar organizations' form 990, and consulting with lutheran services of america's salary listing of similar positions around the country. The board analyzes and compares the information to determine the appropriate level of compensation. For other officers of the organization salary surveys are used and compared. All processes used to determine compensation are documented.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Requests can be directed to the executive vice president finance and administration at (813)676-9439 or the corporate controller at (813)676-9480.”

“Lsf charter schools, llc, a single member llc of lutheran services florida, inc., began operating the belle glade excel charter school, a free public charter school, during the 2013-14 school year. The school operates under a charter granted by the palm beach school board and serves children in grades k through 3. For a complete description of the charter school program, see form 990, part iii, line 4d, other program services, on page 3 of schedule o.”

“Subcontracted samh providers: program service expenses 94,832,588. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 94,832,588. Temporary staffing: program service expenses 35,533. Management and general expenses 12,238. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,771. Contract services: program service expenses 325,088. Management and general expenses 642,141. Fundraising expenses 354. Total expenses 967,583. Housekeeping contract: program service expenses 209,523. Management and general expenses 9,217. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 218,740. Other professional fees: program service expenses 148,913. Management and general expenses 180,256. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 329,169.”

“The organization's audit committee is responsible for the oversight of the financial statement audit and selection of the independent certified public accountant. The audit committee interviews and recommends to the board the audit firm for the organization and oversees the integrity of the organization's financial accounting process and system of internal controls regarding the financial accounting and use of assets. The committee provides an avenue of communication among the independent auditors, management staff, and board of directors.”