Center for Human Services

“Policy: chs believes strongly in providing transparent information to the public and therefore, will provide accurate and complete information regarding the agency's tax-exempt status to the irs and other entities as indicated. The filing of the 990 is an example of the information chs will share with the public. Prior to submission of the 990, the document will be reviewed by the board of directors. Procedures: annually, the finance director will work with the agency's accounting firm to complete the form 990 and file the document by the deadline. All information about the agency's mission, activities, etc will be developed by the executive director or his/her designee. The final draft of this information will be reviewed by the executive director prior to the information being entered on the form. Once the form 990 has been completed, the board of directors finance committee will be responsible for reviewing the form under the direction of the treasurer. Once reviewed, the committee will approve submission of the form. The treasurer will advise the board president and officers of any concerns, etc. And of the approval for submission. Depending on the submission due date, the treasurer will provide a report at the executive committee or full board meeting. The finance director will assist in scheduling any and all meetings. The finance director will coordinate the submission of the form 990 by either mail or electronic means. The finance director will retain proof of the mailing or electronic submission. A file will be established electronically and in hard copy of the 990 filings.”

“Center for human services (chs) has specific written policies for monitoring potential or actual conflicts of interest. Persons covered under the policy include any employee or volunteer with decision-making authority (board members). For board members, the executive committee of the board determines whether a conflict exists. For employees, the executive director makes the final decision. Employees update their conflict of interest disclosure statement annually as do board members. Actual conflicts are reviewed by the board of directors executive committee for volunteers and by the executive director and members of the senior management team for employees. The board executive committee reviews any actual or potential conflicts involving the executive director. Certain restrictions may be applied depending on the actual conflict identified for both volunteers and employees. Restrictions could include prohibiting participation in board deliberations and transactions and for employees, prohibiting participation at identified meetings, etc.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed by members of the board who belong to either the executive, finance, or governance committees. A request for salary information from other local non profit agencies is sent out annually in survey format. A record of the deliberations and decision regarding the executive director's compensation is contained in the board finance committee minutes. A similar process is used to determine salaries for key employees.”

“Chs makes all of its governing documents available to the public upon request. Either copies are made upon request or an inspection is scheduled at the agency's administrative office.”

“The organization has not changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”