West Side Center for Community Life Inc

“The form 990 is first reviewed by management, including the ceo/executive director and the chief financial and people officer. The form is then reviewed by the audit committee. Any required revisions are made with a final review of the 990 by ceo/executive director and the chief financial people officer prior to signature and filing.”

“The organization currently has in place a conflict of interest policy, which it annually monitors and enforces. The policy applies to directors, officers, and key employees. Covered persons have a duty to disclose the existence of any potential conflict of interest to the board. After disclosure of a potential conflict of interest and all material facts, the person involved must leave the board meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. If it has been determined that a conflict of interest exists the covered person may make a presentation to the board, but after the presentation, the person must leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the conflict of interest. The board will then determine by a majority vote of the disinterested and independent directors present at the meeting whether to approve the transaction. In no event may the person with the conflict attempt to influence improperly the deliberations or voting on the matter giving rise to the conflict of interest. On an annual basis, each covered person must sign and submit a conflict of interest statement to the secretary of the board.”

“15a: a committee of the board of the directors determines the compensation of the ceo/executive director. The committee reviews the performance of the ceo/executive director annually and determines an appropriate level of compensation in light of this performance review and using other substantiating data surveys and current compensation rates for similar positions in other comparable nonprofits in the new york city area. 15b: a committee of the board of the directors determines the compensation of other officers. The committee reviews the performance of the officers annually and determines an appropriate level of compensation in light of this performance review and using other substantiating data surveys and current compensation rates for similar positions in other comparable nonprofits in the new york city area. The determination process was documented in the board minutes. The process was last conducted in fiscal year 2024.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The organization contracted with a professional employer organization (peo) for services, including but not limited to, payroll, timekeeping, employee benefits, hr administration and workforce regulatory compliance needs. As the employer of record for tax purposes, forms w-2 and w-3 are issued by the peo and filed under the peo's federal ein. In this co-employment arrangement, the organization is the common law employer and, accordingly, compensation is reported on form 990, part vii, section a and part ix, lines 5-10.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. This process did not change from the prior year.”