Operation Dignity Inc.

“An accountant prepares the tax return which is reviewed by controller and finance committee. The tax return is then presented to the board of directors for approval.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board of directors considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The board will discuss and vote upon the existence of conflict in absence of the interested person. If the board has reasonable cause to believe a person has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the person of the basis for such belief and afford an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the person's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the board determines the person has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy periodic review are conducted to ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with its declared purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax exempt status.”

“The board of directors, excluding the executive director, establishes and approves the executive director compensation. The board takes into consideration prevailing compensation in the sector for similar size organizations. The decision process is documented in the board minutes.”

“The return is uploaded to guidestar website for public view.”

“The organization was formed to serve homeless and at risk veterans, their families, and the communities they live in. The organization meets their immediate and long term needs by providing emergency, transitional, and permanent housing; comprehensive outreach and support services; and a strong peer community, inclusive of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disablility.”