New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation

“There is one member of the Board that is a regent.”

“After the independent accountants have prepared the Form 990 it is sent to the Accounting Department of NMEAF where it is reviewed. The Form 990 is then reviewed by the Vice President of Finance. All changes are then forwarded to the independent accountant. When completed the Form 990 is reviewed again and then the Vice President of Finance sends a copy to the members of the governing body to comment. After all comments are reviewed and final changes made, the Vice President of Finance will allow the independent accountant to electronically file the Form 990.”

“To guard against situations involving a conflict of interest, all directors, officers, and employees will receive a copy of New Mexico Student Loans' (NMSL) Code of Conduct and must complete and sign an annual disclosure statement identifying his or her business and/or property and financial interests in any organization that has or is interested in having any contract with NMSL. Additionally, directors, officers and employees are prohibited from using his/her official status to interfere with a public election, solicit or coerce contributions for political purposes, or use organizational funds for a political candidate. An employee who wishes to become a candidate for public office must have Board approval Any conflicts of interest for a director, officer, employee, or family memebers thereof with regards to a financial interest or business dealings (unless with a division of the State of New Mexico) must be disclosed in writing and discussed at Board meetings. These dealings are to be reflected in the minutes.”

“The President's salary is set by analyzing competitors' salaries annually. Surveys are conducted each year to ensure that the President's salary is reasonable. The compensation is enumerated by contract and discussed by the Board in executive session. Deliberations are documented in the minutes and supported by a performance evaluation. Employee's salaries are set by analyzing competitors' salaries annually. The compensation is enumerated by an approved salary structure within set ranges. Deliberations by upper management are documented with a performance evaluation. Raise pools and total salaries expense are reviewed and approved by the Board.”

“NMEAF posts the audited financial statements on their website. Audited financial statements are sent to Dun and Bradstreet and are available through that website as well. Copies of the audited financials and notes are available upon request. Governing documents and internal policies are not made available to the public at this time.”

“The compensation reported on this schedule includes deductions for cafeteria plan deductions. The cafeteria plan deductions have been added to Form W-2, Box 5 to properly report compensation.”

“There has been no change in the process for oversight of the audit or selection of an independent auditor.”

“Tax Exempt Bonds relating to Student Loans do not have a temporary period.”