Utah Children

“The board of directors retains an independent cpa firm to perform an annual audit and prepare the annual tax form 990. Each board member is given a copy of the 990. The 990 is reviewed by the cpa with the board of directors and once the directors are satisified that the return is complete and accurate they authorize the cpa to electronically file the return.”

“The board members annually sign the conflict of interest policy stating that they are not aware of any conflicts.”

“Compensation is approved by the board of directors annually as part of the budget process. The board compares salaries to that of the position of a legislative analyst as employed by the state of utah. Increases in compensation are also compared to salary increases of similar employees that work for the state of utah.”

“The organization will provide a copy of any document which is open for public inspection upon request.”

“Utah children dba: voices for utah children (the organization) is an advocate for the rights of children in the state of utah. The organization promotes the development of healthy children and sound families through research, publications, media relations, community outreach, training sessions and conferences.”

“Children's health: to improve and strengthen public and private programs to ensure that all children have access to and receive quality health care. Advocacy: to legally engage in lobbying efforts to influence specific legislation. Utah children has filed a 501(h) election with the internal revenue service that allows the organization to engage in direct lobbying communications to elected officials and grass roots lobbying communications that encourage the public to contact elected officials. Parent information & research centers: to provide educational support and training to all parents, to promote parental involvement, and to increase the quality of school, family and community partnerships.”

“Expense not netted in f/s 22,932 expenses not netted in f/s -22,932”