Washington State Patrol Memorial Foundation

“All washington state patrol employees, active, disabled, and retired, or a surviving dependent or children thereof, are members of the foundation. A contributing member is defined as one who contributes at least five dollars monthly, or the yearly equivalent of five dollars a month. The organization has 1,326 contributing members.”

“Contributing members are entitled to vote and elect members of the governing board. To be eligible to vote in any election, members must have been a contributor to the foundation for at least ninety (90) days prior to the election.”

“The general manager submits monthly financial reports to the board of directors. The general manager provides the year-end report to the board of directors. The general manager then provides the financial information to the cpa, who prepares the form 990. The cpa provides the general manager a draft filing for board review. The board reviews the draft 990 and provides feedback to the general manager. The general manager provides feedback to cpa for reconciliation. The general manager reviews revised form 990 (if applicable). Upon approval by general manager, the cpa electronically files form 990 and sends the general manager a copy for the foundation's records. The form 990 is available for any board of director to review at any time.”

“Officers, directors and key employees are required to review the conflict of interest policy upon hire or at the beginning of their term, and annually review and sign the conflict of interest disclosure form. It is the responsibility of the general manager and president to enforce the conflict of interest policy as it applies to the foundation. The general manager shall review the disclosures and shall present an annual report on the status of the conflicts to the board of directors and take other actions as appropriate.”

“In 2007, the board of directors voted to establish a set salary schedule for the general manager position. Previously, there was not an established salary schedule and salary was at the board's discretion. The board of directors reviewed the general manager's roles and responsibilities set forth in the job description and commensurate salaries, as a result of this review, determined that the washington state employee salary schedule was a fair compensation schedule. This schedule includes a starting pay step within a salary range, and a two-step (5%) increase per year until the maximum step has been reached.”

“The form is available for request by anyone.”

“The foundation prepares an annual report that is posted on the organization's website. The annual report is also posted in the washington state patrol's daily bulletin and the inside/out monthly publication. The bylaws are posted on the foundation's website along with the conflict of interest and whistleblower policies. Additionally, the financial summary is provided to the general membership at the general meeting.”

“Historical book/tax differences not recorded in client accounting records 7,043.”