Careersource Florida Inc.

“Each board member was provided a copy of the final form 990 prior to filing the return. The chief financial officer and finance director/controller review the 990 prior to filing.”

“Board staff who administer the grant or contract funds must identify potential conflict of interest with any board member prior to the issuance of any award. If it is determined that there may be any potential conflict with a board member, the president and chief financial officer are advised and their assistance is sought to ensure appropriate disclosure before the full board takes and action. Under the current policy, a board member that has a conflict of interest is not allowed to vote on any action that would benefit them or their organizations.”

“The ceo selection process and salary offer were coordinated by an independent firm contracted by careersource florida (hr expertise) who reported directly to the board chair and the selection committee. In this process, comparable data was brought forward and disclosed prior to the establishment of a salary. The selection process was open to the public and several individuals did attend. The selection of other key members of the organization is assigned to the ceo. Key positions are advertised in several venues, including employflorida.com, newspapers, and posted on the csf internet and intranet. The determination of salary levels is based upon the responsibilities assigned to such individuals and upon the review and analysis of comparable salaries offered by other similar organizations and workforce partner organizations.”

“Florida statutes, which created careersource florida, require that we operate in compliance with chapter 199 florida statutes relating to public records and chapter 286 relating to public meetings. Consequently, any records of the organization are public records and may be requested by the public. Likewise, all meetings of the board, councils, committees and other identified board meetings are open to the public. Formal minutes are taken for all meetings of the board and the executive committee.”

“To be consistent with the reporting on the financial statements, compensated absences will be reported on part x, line 25 as an other liability.”

“Change in compensated absences -84,736. Capital outlay -52,963.”

“The process has not changed.”

“The instructions for schedule r require reporting of any related organizations whose board of directors is also appointed by the governor of the state of florida. Due to common control, these organizations would be considered related to careersource florida in a brother/sister relationship. There are over 105 organizations whose board is appointed by the governor of the state of florida. Careersource has not performed an exhaustive search of all of the potential related entities that may be required to be reported on schedule r.”