Aleutian Pribilof Islands

“The association also operates as a tribal consortium representing thirteen tribal governments within the association's service region. Each of the thirteen tribes appoints one member to the association's board of directors.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for accuracy and reasonableness. Amounts and balances on the 990 are agreed back to the organization's audited financial statements and other records. The CFO is assisted in the review process by the organization's controller and grant accountant. Both the CFO and controller have prior audit experience and the CFO is a registered CPA in the State of Alaska. Additionally, a finalized copy of the 990 is presented to the Board finance committee.”

“The Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. Board of Directors annually disclose any conflicts of interest at their Spring board meeting each year and they are reviewed by the Executive Board.”

“At the request of the board of director's salary and benefits comps were obtained from Alaska Executive Search, Kawarak Survey, State DOL Database, State of Alaska Scale, Salary.com, Economic research institute, and foraker group. The results were presented to the full board at the may 2009 meeting. Based on the comps received, the board recommended and approved a salary for the president/ceo commensurate with his responsibilities and longevity. For all other positions, at time of recruitment, comps are verified and wage parameters adjusted as needed. Current salaries are compared every 3 years with other like companies based in like economic areas. The board of directors reviews the consumer priced index and makes across the board adjustments commensurate with cpi shifts.”

“Documents are made available upon request at the aleutian pribilof islands association headquarters in anchorage, ak.”

“The aleutian pribilof islands association, inc. (apia) was incorporated in 1974 as an alaskan not-for-profit corporation to advance the overall economic, health, social, and cultural development of the people within the aleutian and pribilof regions in the state of alaska. Apia's programs include, but are not limited to, the operation of health clinics, alcohol counseling centers, public safety, environmental, elderly, nutrition, education, social and welfare services, child protection, rehabilitation, and cultural heritage. Operations are financed primarily by compacts, grants, and contracts from various governmental agencies.”

“Description:consulting fees total fees:1957221”

“Description:other fees total fees:1167350”