Salud Para La Gente

“990 review process: the form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department of the organization. The form 990 is reviewed by management and the board prior to filing.”

“Conflict of interest policy: the conflict of interest policy covers not only directors and officers, but also all employees who can influence the actions of salud para la gente. For example, this would include all who make purchasing decisions, all persons who might be described as management personnel, and anyone who has proprietary information concerning salud para la gente. Disclosure in the organization should be made to the chief executive officer (or if she or he is the one wit h the conflict, then to the board chair), who shall bring the matter to the attention of the board or a duly constituted committee thereof. Disclosure involving directors should be made to the board chair, (or if she or he is the one with the conflict, then to the board vice-chair) who shall bring these matters to the board or a duly constituted committee thereof. The board or a duly constituted committee thereof shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to salud para la gente. The decision of the board (or a duly constituted committee thereof) on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of salud para la gente and the advancement of its purpose. Transactions with parties with whom a conflicting interest exists may be undertaken only if all of the following are observed: 1. The conflicting interest is fully disclosed; 2. The person with the conflict of interest is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction; 3. A competitive bid or comparable valuation exists; 4. The board (or a duly constituted committee thereof) has determined that the transaction is in the best interest of the organization.”

“Ceo compensation policy: the compensation and increases are in line with comparable compensations of comparable community health centers in the general area. Surveys are taken and information is passed on to the appropriate board committee for determination of compensation amount. The information/recommendation is discussed at a full board meeting with a majority vote required for passage.”

“Document disclosure: the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request at the administrative offices of the organization.”