Neighborhood House Assn

“Neighborhood house is a membership organization.”

“Currently, members who contribute financially or who participate in program activities may qualify to participate in the election of directors.”

“The finance department provides the required inputs to our independent accountants who prepare the draft tax returns. The draft of the returns is reviewed by the finance department and any necessary revisions are made to the tax returns. The completed returns are then reviewed by the audit committee of the board and then presented to the board prior to filing and electronic submission.”

“Neighborhood house association sends an annual conflict of interest questionnaire to all directors and key employees which solicits information to ascertain any current financial interest in certain business relationships. In addition, an annual certification of compliance with the agency's approved vendor list for any actual or appearance of conflict with nha. Further, the legal department reviews the information for any possible conflict between any new vendor and the information provided in the conflict of interest questionnaire. In the event a new director or key employee joins the organization, a questionnaire and certification of compliance is requested at that time. In the event a situation arises that creates the appearance of, or an actual conflict of interest as defined by the head start act regulations and nha corporate policy #105, a full and complete disclosure of the facts must be made by the individual(s) affected. The president/ceo or a majority of disinterested directors will analyze the facts and issues and make a determination about how the situation will be handled. A potential conflict can be addressed in several ways depending on the nature of the situation, for example by exclusion of the member(s) or person(s) with the conflict from the governing body, or the member's recusal from discussion of, and voting on issues that would create a conflict. Other ways to eliminate a conflict would be to terminate the relationship or contract relating to the offending transaction.”

“The executive committee of the board sets the salary for the ceo/president. A labor market analysis of data gathered from the irs's form 990 filed by comparable organizations, and salary surveys conducted by an outside consultant and the human resources department were utilized. Data were on jobs matched based on content, responsibilities, level and qualifications. The same analytical process is used for other management positions and the salaries are set by the ceo/president.”

“Nha makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon reasonable request. Documents are also posted on the agency's intranet. Financial statements are presented on a monthly basis to the board's finance committee and then to the full governing board. Inquiries are made of all vendors to ascertain potential conflicts of interest.”