Baker Places Inc

“The finance committee of the board of directors reviews unaudited financial statements at least quarterly and reviews the annual audited financial statements before the form 990 is submitted. Form 990 is prepared with the assistance of the agency's external auditing firm in conformance with the audited financial statements. Form 990 is submitted to the finance committee prior to submission and approved by the full board at its next meeting. It is also published online at www.guidestar.org and avilable to any member of the public upon request.”

“The agency is governed by the conflict of interest and whistleblower policies of the city and county of san francisco, department of public health via its contractual arrangements. Whistleblower provisions and protections are provided by the city's ethics commission and the controller's office. The organization also maintains board-approved policies and procedures addressing both of these issues. Additionally, the agency's policies regarding anonymity/confidentiality protection for staff and/or client complaints or grievances are articulated in statements posted at each program site and signed by each newly hired staff and newly admitted client. These include names, addresses, and phone numbers of contact individuals at dph and all licensing, certifying or other regulatory bodies, as well as local ombudspersons. Stamped, pre-addressed envelopes are available at all sites for anyone who wishes to present a written complaint to dph and/or other licensing or regulatory bodies. With regard to officers and directors, and pursuant to internal policies and procedures, the organization relies upon annual self-disclosure declarations.”

“The compensation for the agency's ceo is determined annually by the executive committee of the board of directors, along with a performance evaluation. Comparability data is provided by numerous professional organizations of like size and service throughout the state of california. Compensation for other officers and/or key employees is determined by the ceo, according to performance evaluation data and availability of funds.”

“A binder is kept at the reception desk at the administrative offices of the agency. Smaller documents such as board minutes, form 990, audited financial statements are filed in the binder and readily available to be viewed and/or copied upon request in person or in writing. The agency complies with the provisions of san francisco's sunshine ordinance, which sets forth the expectations of local nonprofit contractors, including what types of records are to be made available, timelines for responses, and penalties for noncompliance. Larger documents, such as contracts, may be requested and will be produced within a maximum of 10 days of the request, usually sooner.”

“The process has not changed in the current year.”