Arizona'S Children Association

“The review of form 990 is delegated by the board to the audit committee of arizona's children association prior to signature and filing. After the audit committee reviews and approves the form 990 a copy is provided to all board members prior to filing.”

“Annually, existing board members complete a disclosure form listing any potential conflicts. During new board member initiation, the conflict of interest policy is reviewed and completed by the new board member. Additionally, should a board member have a conflict of interest, the board member excuses him/herself from discussion and voting on the matter. The agency also has a conflict of interest policy for its employees which is read by each employee during new employee orientation and upon any changes in the policy. Additionally, an employee completes a conflict of interest policy which is maintained in his/her human resources file. Employees are periodically reminded to notify agency of any potential conflicts of interest.”

“A compensation sub-committee of the executive committee of the board evaluates the ceo annually against agreed upon performance goals and duties contained in a written job description. The sub-committee also utilizes the child welfare league of america's national compensation survey and other related national compensation surveys for like positions and responsibilities. The ceo makes a recommendation annually to the executive committee for compensation of officers of the corporation and the director of human resources. The ceo evaluates the officers and human resources director against agreed upon performance goals and duties contained in written job descriptions. The ceo also utilizes cwla compensation and other appropriate compensation surveys in her determination of compensation. The executive committee then either approves or modifies the ceo recommendation.”

“The organization publishes an annual report which contains the consolidated audited financial statements. The annual report is distributed to donors, volunteers, board members, and any other interested party upon request. The annual report and most recent annual return of organization exempt from income tax (form 990) are also published on the website. Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available on request.”

“Psychiatrist: program service expenses 1,344,577. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,344,577. Foster parents: program service expenses 1,050,652. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,050,652. Payroll processing: program service expenses 175,799. Management and general expenses 16,597. Fundraising expenses 2,093. Total expenses 194,489. Subcontracted services: program service expenses 720,125. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 720,125. Other professional services: program service expenses 658,407. Management and general expenses 189,174. Fundraising expenses 16,546. Total expenses 864,127.”