South Central Los Angeles Regional

“The form 990 is reviewed by the directors in conjunction with audit findings from the cpa firm. After all changes have been made and all questions answered, a final draft is forwarded to the entire board of directors before it is filed.”

“All employees are required to complete an annual conflict of interest form. Board members are required to file an initial conflict of interest statement, and then thereafter, are required to file a conflict of interest statement, whenever a change in status would create a present or potential conflict of interest situation. After disclosure of the financial interest or other potential conflict of interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interest person, he/she shall leave the board meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or executive committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. The executive director shall determine if a conflict of interest exists for any regional center staff member. If the board or executive director has reasonable cause to believe a board member or employee has failed to disclose actual or possible conflict of interest, the board or executive director shall inform the board member or employee of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.”

“The executive director's compensation is approved by the board of directors, with the input of independent salary surveys. The top management (leadership team) is determined by the executive director with the input of outside salary surveys. The executive director's contract is reviewed and up for renewal every three years.”

“The process for determining compensation for other employees is through an annual employee review or evaluation. The manager sits down with the employee and discusses the employee's performance for the past year. The evaluation has a numerical score. Any score between 70 and 100 can lead to an increase in an employee's salary. The increase must be approved by the director of the employees department, the hr director and the executive director. The salaries ranges are posted on our website, www.sclarc.org.”

“The form 990, form 1023 and the determination letter are available upon written or verbal request to anyone who inquires to the organization. Governing documents are also available at the organization's offices.”

“Pursuant to the lanterman act of the state of california, the center is required to appoint persons with disabilities (client who receive services) or their parents or legal guardians to the board of directors. The lanterman act also requires one board member to be a client service provider. The center is in compliance with this law.”