Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Information is posted in credit union lobby and available upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO/TOP MANAGEMENT IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD. ANY INCREASE IS NOTED IN THE MINUTES. A COMPARISON OF THE INDUSTRY IS PERFORMED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process | THE 990 AND 990T ARE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FIRST. THE BOARD THEN REVIEWS AND VOTES TO ACCEPT AND IT IS NOTED IN THE MINUTES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Persons who meet the requirements of the organization's field of membership who hold at least one share of the capital. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 5: Description of Material Diversion of Assets | In September 2011 management discovered a $5,000 cash shortage in the cash drawer belonging to member service representative Teller 09. Management followed proper procedures in conducting their preliminary investigation. Teller 09 was suspended with pay, pending the outcome of the investigation. The cash amount in her cash drawer was counted and re counted several times under dual control, and the $5,000 shortage was confirmed and documented. All cash in the credit union was counted and verified. No additional material shortages were discovered. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167, the Commissioner of Banks was notified in writing of the shortage. In addition, the credit union's bonding company was properly notified.While Teller 09 did not admit to management that she took the $5,000 she agreed to make restitution. Teller 09's employment was terminated and she subsequently made full restitution.Robert Anderson & Company was engaged by the Audit Committee to conduct a further investigation of the activities of Teller 09 at the credit union. The objective was to determine if there were additional funds missing or misappropriated, or if there was other inappropriate or unauthorized activities performed by Teller 09.Robert Anderson & Company reached the conclusion that no other funds were missing or misappropriated. On October 20, 2011 the review of Teller 09's activity was suspended. It is possible that additional items may surface. Should that occur the forensic audit could be reopened. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et | JAMES J. SHERMAN, PRESIDENT, AND HUBERT KREPLICK, DIRECTOR, ARE BROTHERS-IN-LAW. DARREN KLEIN, DIRECTOR, IS THE SON-IN-LAW OF HUBERT KREPLICK AND THE NEPHEW OF JAMES J. SHERMAN, PRESIDENT. ADAM SHERMAN, ASSISTANT TREASURER, IS THE SON OF JAMES J SHERMAN, PRESIDENT AND THE NEPHEW OF DIRECTOR HUBERT KREPLICK. |
| Software ID: | 11000144 |
| Software Version: | 2011v1.2 |