Griffith Centers for Children Inc

“The board of directors may designate one or more standing committees. From time to time the board may designate the executive committee to act with the full authority of the board between meetings. The executive committee shall report to the board of directors at each full board meeting.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by the mangement. This form 990, after completion and subsequent auditor review, is reviewed by the ceo and the director of finance. An electronic copy is then provided to the board of trustees for review. Once reviewed to satisfaction, the trustees will vote to approve the form 990 and its subsequent filing with the irs.”

“Griffith centers for children monitors conflicts of interest throughout its business transactions with a formal, annual review of required written statements from each governing board member and officers/directors of the organization. All other employees of the organization are required to sign the policy, as received and understood, at their time of hire. If a conflict of interest arises, a motion to abstain the member from voting on particular issues relevant to the conflict is received and approved by the governing board. Conflicts of interest, if any occur, are noted in the meeting minutes. The member may and should continue to vote on issues not related to the specific conflict of interest.”

“Compensation for griffith centers for children's president/ceo is reviewed annually by the board chair who conducts interviews with key staff and utilizes comparable non-profit data to determine a fair and reasonable compensation package that may include, but is not limited to, the following: size of organization based on annual revenues, years of service, geographic region, local competitive rates, and the organization's current financial position. Results and recommendations are presented and approved during the executive session of the board meeting. This process last occurred in fiscal year 2019. Compensation for griffith center's other officers or key employees are determined by the president/ceo who utilizes comparable non-profit data to determine fair and reasonable compensation for the size of the organization, the responsibilities of the position, education level and years of experience, along with the organization's current financial position. This process last occurred in fiscal year 2019.”

“Upon request, griffith centers for children makes available to the public its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and statements, and financial statements.”

“The transitional group home program was discontinued in fy19 in order to expand the residential treatment program.”

“Other fees for service: program service expenses 53,941. Management and general expenses 29,721. Fundraising expenses 651. Total expenses 84,313. Education program - riding center: program service expenses 19,099. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,099. Foster care program - foster care families: program service expenses 587,383. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 587,383. Community services program - therapist: program service expenses 1,536,563. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,536,563. Truancy program - therapist: program service expenses 53,603. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 53,603.”

“The process for the oversight of the audit and selection of an accountant has not changed from the prior year.”