Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO HOLD TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY AND RENT SUCH PROPERTY TO IT'S PARENT ORGANIZATION, LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES IN THE CAROLINAS. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS ARE AFFILIATES OF LUTHERAN SERVICES FOR THE CAROLINAS (LSC) AND SHARE IN THE GROUP'S MISSION AS FOLLOWS: LUTHERAN SERVICES FOR THE CAROLINAS IS A MINISTRY OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA. WE STRIVE TO EXPRESS GOD'S LOVE IN CHRIST TO THOSE WE SERVE BY: PROVIDING MULTIPLE SERVICES FOR SENIORS INCLUDING NURSING CARE, ADULT DAY CARE, AND RETIREMENT LIVING; MINISTERING TO THEIR NEEDS IN TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE WAYS; AND DEMONSTRATING RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP. SEE SCHEDULE R, PART II. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | FORM 990, PART VI | WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY LUTHERAN SERVICES FOR THE AGING, INC. & AFFILIATES ARE COMMITTED TO THEIR ROLE IN PREVENTING HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE AND COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE. THE CIVIL FALSE CLAIMS ACT PROVIDES FOR PROTECTION FOR EMPLOYEES FROM RETALIATION. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO IS DISCHARGED, DEMOTED, SUSPENDED, THREATENED, HARASSED, OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF LAWFUL ACTS CONDUCTED IN FURTHERANCE OF AN ACTION UNDER THE FCA MAY BRING AN ACTION IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT SEEKING REINSTATEMENT, TWO TIMES THE AMOUNT OF BACK PAY PLUS INTEREST, AND OTHER ENUMERATED COSTS, DAMAGES, AND FEES. DOCUMENTATION RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY EACH ENTITY WITHIN THE LUTHERAN SERVICES FOR THE AGING, INC. & AFFILIATES GROUP WILL ENSURE THAT RECORDS ARE RETAINED FOR THE REQUIRED TIME PERIODS ESTABLISHED BY STATE LAWS, FEDERAL REGULATIONS, AND PAYOR REQUIREMENTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LEGITIMATE USERS. AT THE END OF THE RETENTION PERIOD, EACH ENTITY WILL ENSURE THAT DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS IS PERFORMED ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZATION WITH APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION OF DESTRUCTION. THE PROPER METHOD OF DESTRUCTION FOR ANY PAPER RECORD IS BY SHREDDING OR INCINERATION ONLY. PRIOR TO THE DESTRUCTION OF ANY FACILITY RECORDS, WHETHER ORIGINAL OR COMPUTER MEDIA, A CHECK WILL BE MADE TO ENSURE THE RETENTION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED AS DEFINED BY STATE LAWS AND FACILITY POLICIES. ANY RECORDS IN OPEN INVESTIGATION, AUDIT, OR LITIGATION WILL NOT BE DESTROYED. FOR FACILITIES USING ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS, RECORDS WILL BE STORED IN THE SYSTEM INDEFINITELY AND THE DESTRUCTION PROCESS WILL NOT APPLY. |
| MANAGEMENT DELEGATED | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3 | LSA MANAGEMENT, INC. PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO LUTHERAN SERVICES FOR THE AGING AND ITS AFFILIATES. SEE SCHEDULE R, PART V. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. ANY MATTERS ARE RAISED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS FOR COLLABORATION AND ULTIMATE RESOLUTION. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A BOARD MANUAL AS PART OF ORIENTATION WHEN THEY JOIN THE BOARD, WHICH INCLUDES THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE POLICY AND BYLAWS. BOTH THE POLICY AND THE BYLAWS ADDRESS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THEREAFTER, ANNUALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE TRAINING AND COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | ALL COMPENSATION LIMITS ARE COMPARED TO STATE AND NATIONAL RANGES BASED ON FACILITY SIZE AND EXPERIENCE OF STAFF. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT WHICH IS PAID BY THE MANAGING ORGANIZATION OF THE CONTROL GROUP. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | ALL COMPENSATION LIMITS ARE COMPARED TO STATE AND NATIONAL RANGES BASED ON FACILITY SIZE AND EXPERIENCE OF STAFF. THE PRESIDENT APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. OFFICERS OF THE CONTROLLED GROUP ARE PAID BY THE MANAGING ORGANIZATION AND CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CONTROL GROUP ALSO COMPENSATE KEY EMPLOYEES DIRECTLY. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | FORMS 990 ARE POSTED ON GUIDESTAR AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE LSA OFFICE LOCATED IN SALISBURY, NC. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | FORM 990, PART VII | FORMER OFFICERS PATRICK FOLEY SERVED AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER UNTIL 10/12/12 AND HIS 2012 W-2 INCOME IS PROPERLY REPORTED ON PART VII. KESHA SMITH THEN TOOK OVER THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION, WHICH REPLACED HER PREVIOUS CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER POSITION. ANNETTE CONRAD SERVED AS TREASURER UNTIL 2/10/12 AND HER 2012 W-2 INCOME IS PROPERLY REPORTED ON PART VII. PART VII, SECTION A - COLUMN (B) HOURS FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS DEVOTE TIME TO ALL ENTITIES WITHIN THE CONTROL GROUP. |
| RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | IN-KIND INTEREST REVENUE 2,783 IN-KIND INTEREST EXPENSE -2,783 |
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