The Panetta Institute for Public Policy

“Family or business relationships: secretary leon panetta, chair and sylvia panetta, president & co-chair, are spouses.”

“Process used to review the form 990: the form 990 is prepared by an outside tax firm. The form 990 and all related schedules are reviewed by the chair, financial consultant and legal counsel to the institute, prior to the completion by the outside tax firm. Upon completion, the form 990 and all related schedules are presented to the entire board of directors for their review and comment prior to filing.”

“Monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the conflict of interest policy: the board of directors of the institute has adopted a conflict of interest policy. The director approves the form indicating agreement with the policy. The chief executive officer reviews all transactions to avoid conflict of interest. Supervision of potential conflicts of interest is maintained carefully. The chief executive officer communicates with legal counsel if there are questions regarding a possible conflict of interest.”

“Written whistleblower policy: the panetta institute maintains a whistleblower protection policy in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. The policy is posted at the office of the panetta institute.”

“Written document retention and destruction policy: the panetta institute maintains a document destruction and retention policy. The policy is reviewed annually.”

“Process for determining compensation the ceo of the panetta institute is not compensated.”

“Availability of governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements: the panetta institute, upon request, provides all public documents including the form 990, audited financial statements, and governing documents.”

“Description of other program services: education for leadership in public service seminar - in june, elected student body leaders from throughout the california state university system, along with three private schools, spend a week at the panetta institute to sharpen their leadership skills, improve their understanding of government and consider a career in public life. By the end of 2016, 470 students had enrolled in this program. Leon e. Panetta archive - the personal papers of secretary panettas fifty years in public service have been archived at the panetta institute to preserve a historical record for study. In addition, an exhibit featuring the life of secretary panetta and reflecting materials and themes of the archive is in place in the hall of the panetta institute. Research - the panetta institute periodically conducts a scientifically based national survey on youth attitudes toward politics to better understand and respond to the disaffection for politics and government among young people. In addition, the panetta institute conducts the policy research fellows program that hosts highly qualified second and third year law school students from santa clara university school of law to learn about policy research. By the end of 2016, 69 students had participated in this fall and spring semester opportunity. Jefferson-lincoln awards - each year the panetta institute honors national leaders and journalists in this country who show outstanding dedication to the principles of our democracy. This recognition is presented at a black-tie gala and serves as the institute's main fundraiser. Since the year 2000, the institute has honored 51 individuals.”

“The organization paid travel expenses for a public official to attend an event in 2016. The recipient reimbursed the organization for the travel expenses in 2017.”