Cheyenne Village

“The organization's bylaws were amended to: (1) allow board members to serve an additional one to three-year extended term, subject to board approval, (2) provide flexibility for the annual board meeting to be held within the month of june instead of a specified day in june, (3) remove the requirement for the president to step away for one year from the presidential position, before being elected back for a consecutive two year term, and (4) to ensure continuity, provide for the position of vice-president to serve as the president-elect.”

“The return is reviewed and approved by the ceo and the cfo, prior to filing with the irs. At the first meeting of the finance committee, following the filing of the 990 with the irs, the complete form 990 is presented. A copy of the form 990 is provided (1) in the board orientation manual for new members, and (2) at a monthly board meeting for ongoing members.”

“The board of directors and key employees annually review the policy and disclose possible conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest is determined the person does not participate in voting as it relates to the conflict of interest.”

“The human resource committee of the board of directors gathers relevant data from published industry surveys and determines pay ranges for each grid and position annually. Employees are compensated based on experience level and capacity of the annual budget. The board of directors annually approves the pay grid, salaries, and overall budget.”

“Audited financial statements are made available to the public through the organization's website, guidestar, and upon request. The conflict of interest policy and governing documents are made available upon request.”

“We operate two group homes located throughout el paso county and assist over 200 people in their own apartments and homes. Every individual served by cheyenne village has a personal service plan tailored to their unique needs.”

“HEALTHCARE COORDINATION: CHEYENNE VILLAGE NURSES MONITOR MEDICAL FILES, MONITOR AND MANAGE ACUTE AND CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS, PROVIDE IN-HOME CARE, COORDINATE BENEFITS, COORDINATE APPOINTMENTS WITH DOCTORS AND SPECIALISTS, PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION, AND ACCOMPANY INDIVIDUALS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. SUPPORTED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: CHEYENNE VILLAGE STAFF PROVIDES SUPPORT IN THE SELECTION OF LEISURE ACTIVITIES, HOBBIES, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY CLASSES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. HUD Admin Fee: Cheyenne Village manages the Department of Housing vouchers for a portion of El Paso County Colorado; this includes Cheyenne Village clients and receives a monthly administrative payment from the Department of Housing for administrative costs. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES: CONTRACTED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN HOURLY FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS. INDIVIDUALS HAVE FAMILY OR OTHER MEANS OF PRIMARY SUPPORT. HOURLY SUPPORT CAN INCLUDE HOME MAINTENANCE, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND MENTORSHIP.”

“Column (a) beginning year balance: line 15, other assets, was reclassified to line 12, investments - other securities, as this amount is associated with the organization's interest in the jacqueline grace archer trust. Column (a) beginning year balance: line 17, accounts payable, was adjusted to reclassify accrued vacation to other liabilities, line 25. Line 21 was updated to report custodial liability for persons-in-service cash balances, reclassified from line 25, other liabilities.”

“The finance committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. There has been no change in committee oversight of the audit from prior years.”