Hiv-AIDS Alliance for Region Two Inc

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the Financial Compliance Officer, Administrator, and Executive Director. The reported dollar amounts are traced back to the audited financial statements for accuracy.”

“Annually, at its first board meeting of the calendar year, the members of the board of directors complete and sign an annual conflict of interest statement disclosing whether or not they are engaged in any activity, either privately or officially, in which a conflict of interest may exist. These certifications are kept on file and compared to previous years certifications for any changes. Agency staff members sign upon employment that they have read, understand and agree to the terms of the policy and have disclosed any conflicts of interest. Upon discovery of any activity which constitutes a conflict of interest, by any agency staff member or member of the board of directors, will result in disciplinary action, not exluding termination of employment or removal from the board of directors, on a case-by-case basis.”

“Compensation for the Executive Director ED is established by the Chairman of the Board after discussions with the executive committee and board members-at-large. The amount of compensation is based on experience and salary history of the ED knowledge of pay for similar positions in the community and use of the La Assoc. of Nonprofit Orgs LANO Salary Guide. Compensation for other agency staff members is determined by the ED.”

“HAART makes avalable its governing documents and conflict of interest policy to the public upon request. As required by the federal Single Audit Act and Louisiana statute, HAART undergoes an annual audit performed by an external CPA whereupon, HAARTs audited financial statements are submitted to the Louisiana Legislative Auditors LLA office, which makes available to the public, HAARTs audited financial statement report via the LLAs website. In addition, HAART also uploads their audit repoorts to OMBs Federal Audit Clearinghouse via Form SF-SAC”

“Program Service Expenses 311,885, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Prevention Serivces - Staff provide HIV counseling, Testing and Referral CTR services, prevention materials availability and evidence-based intervention through the regions only program directly funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, in partnership with Metro Health Education, another local community-based provider of HIV/AIDS services. The program assisted approx. 340 and 200 persons for 2013 and 2012, respectively.”

“Program Service Expenses 2,983,117, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 340B Drug Program - HAART and Caring Clinic are both registered as eligible entities in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, administered by HHS/HRSAs Office of Pharmacy Affairs, and employs three contract pharmacies to manage and dispense medications to eligible patients. The medications are available for these savings. The program filled more than 20,000 and 12,000 prescriptions during 2013 and 2012, respectively, for persons with HIV/AIDS.”

“Program Service Expenses 839,489, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Medical Services - Opened in July 2007, the Caring Clinic of Louisiana, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of HAART, provides medical care to more than one-thousand patients with health care insurance or Medicaid/Medicare coverage, including approx. 400 who are living with HIV/AIDS. The Clinics staff includes a Endocrinologist who serves as Medical Director, two family nurse practitioners who treat HIV, two registered nurses and other support staff. The Clinic is located in the same multi-business office building complex as HAART, which contributes to the ability to ensure that clients have access to the additional supportive services it offers. Ryan White Part A funding enables primary care services through Caring Clinic for uninsured HIV positive persongs and Early Intervention Services for those who are newly diagnosed or returning to care.”