Wakemed Group Return

“All compensation reported on Part VII of the form 990 is paid by WakeMed hospital, a common paymaster. WakeMed Hospital's Human Resource Department regularly reviews the compensation for the CEO, Officers, and Key Employees. The facility regularly uses an independent consulting firm as a source of compensation information, benchmarking, and to review to ensure consistent and fair compensation practices. The CEO's compensation is approved by the WakeMed Governing Board.”

“Eight members of the board are appointed to the board of directors by wake county.”

“The Wake County Board of Commissioners holds limited approval over some governing body decisions pertaining to articles of incorporation. The transfer agreement with Wake County indicates approval/consent for transactions pertaining to substantial disposition of assets and covenants of liens.”

“The 990 and schedules are reviewed by the finance committee of the WakeMed Board of Directors who then recommend approval to the WakeMed Board of Directors. A final copy is provided to the WakeMed Board of Directors before filing.”

“The organization enforces the Conflict of Interest Policy in various ways. Each year members of the WakeMed Board, committees with board-delegated power, the CEO, corporate staff, executive staff, directors and managers are required to complete and submit a conflict of interest questionnaire. These individuals are required to provide written documentation of any potential conflict of interest, identifying material financial interest and/or personal conflicts of interest. Remedial measures implemented addressing conflicts include abstention from voting on certain issues as well as recusal from the decision-making process and participation involving the identified issue/area. The code of conduct provides guidance on gifts and travel. Gifts should not be accepted and prior to any travel and lodging paid by a third party, written approval must be obtained from an executive vice-president. Also, employees who own or work in a private business outside of WakeMed are not allowed to recruit or promote their products and services during work hours or through WakeMed printed materials.”

“The 990 is available by request and is published on Guidestar and other websites. Financial statements are publicly available online at EMMA, Electronic Municipal Market Access (https://emma.msrb.org) as it relates to tax-exempt debt. The annual audited financial statements and transfer agreement are provided each year to Wake County Commissioners and become public information. Governing documents are available through the Secretary of State's office. The Conflict of Interest Policy is available to employees (but not posted publicly). The Foundation has a Conflict of Interest Policy. Directors sign a statement confirming that they have received, read, and understand the policy which is incorporated in the WakeMed Foundation Bylaws. Further, Directors sign that they have no knowledge of any Conflicts of Interest.”

“All employees of the subordinate organizations, included those reported on the Wakemed group return, are paid by the parent organization, Wakemed.”

“Transfers Between Affiliate - -73585884; Transfer of Fixed Assets - 51682384;”

“Also Doing Business As: Wake County Hospital System Medical Education Foundation Wake Medical Center Foundation”