Disability Rights New Mexico

“The form 990 is prepared by the independent auditor, and the draft is reviewed by the executive director, the chief financial officer, and all board members prior to filing with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed every year in january. Board members are required to complete and/or update the conflict of interest form. At that time potential conflicts of interest are reviewed and discussed at board meetings, as applicable.”

“The board of directors perdiodically reviews and documents compensation levels for ceos of other similar organizations as part of due diligence with respect to compensation and benefit levels. Compensation levels for other staff are determined by the ceo, not the board. However, pursuant to organizational policy, information on salaries and benefits paid for comparable agencies is periodically reviewed, and staff salaries are occasionally adjusted based on such review.”

“The organization's governing documents are available upon request. Financial information is included in the form 990, which is also available upon request. Basic information about the organization, its services, and funding sources is provided through the organization's website at www.drnm.org.”

“The board of directors serve in a voluntary capacity.”

“Paimi-protection and advocacy for individuals with mental illness: drnm provided assistance to 80 individuals with mental illness. Over 29% of these individuals were from minority communities and about two-thirds were in residential treatment facilities at the time. Problems addressed in these cases included alleged abuse, neglect (including lack of adequate or appropriate treatment services), or other rights violations. Drnm conducted at least 18 trainings and outreach sessions in mental health facilities around the state. Drnm staff worked on the following individual and systemic issues: investigations of abuse/neglect; seclusion/restraint; guardianship and treatment guardianship issues; access to community; systemic reform through court settlement to provide trauma informed care and behavioral support services to youth in foster care.”

“During the challenging times of the covid-19 pandemic and restrictions on access to clients, drnm continued to provide high quality legal assistance while adhering to public health guidelines to protect staff and client population. Drnm provided important legal assistance and education through federal funding for the protection and advocacy for beneficiaries of social security protection, help america vote act, traumatic brain injury protection, assistive technology, and client assistance program. Drnm was able to provide legal assistance through state funding from the developmental disabilities council, access to justice grant commission, and the civil legal services commission.”