Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI INCORPORATED
Employer identification number
31-0917155
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
1,936,764
2,468,374
1,571,012
1,833,559
2,321,146
10,130,855
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
40,780,590
44,502,183
47,624,177
47,362,778
46,170,960
226,440,688
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
42,717,354
46,970,557
49,195,189
49,196,337
48,492,106
236,571,543
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
5,000
7,500
67,508
65,000
67,500
212,508
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
5,000
7,500
67,508
65,000
67,500
212,508
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
236,359,035
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
42,717,354
46,970,557
49,195,189
49,196,337
48,492,106
236,571,543
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
117,107
101,045
93,126
112,892
153,590
577,760
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
117,107
101,045
93,126
112,892
153,590
577,760
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
2,053
5,725
1,729
246
9,753
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
42,836,514
47,077,327
49,288,315
49,310,958
48,645,942
237,159,056
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
99.660 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.670 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.240 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.260 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI INCORPORATED
Employer identification number
31-0917155
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, THE COMMUNITY HAS ENTRUSTED HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED TO PROVIDE PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WITH PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2014, HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED SERVED 5,137 PATIENTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDED SPIRITUAL, PSYCHO-SOCIAL, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON THE PERSONALIZED PLANS OF CARE DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY TO MEET EACH PATIENT'S NEEDS. WE OFFER FOUR LEVELS OF CARE: - HOME CARE WHICH CARES FOR PATIENTS WHEREVER THEY CALL HOME, INCLUDING LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, - GENERAL INPATIENT CARE OFFERED AT ONE OF OUR FOUR DEDICATED INPATIENT CARE CENTERS, - RESPITE CARE, AND - CONTINUOUS CARE. RECOGNIZING THAT CARE IS MOST EFFECTIVE WHEN PROVIDED IN A CULTURALLY-SENSITIVE MANNER, WE SUPPORT AND NURTURE A CULTURE THAT VALUES INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND DIVERSITY, REGARDLESS OF AGE, RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER, RACE OR PHYSICAL ABILITIES. OPERATING INPATIENT CARE CENTERS IS A MISSION DRIVEN SERVICE, SINCE THEY REQUIRE COMMUNITY DONATIONS FOR FINANCIAL VIABILITY. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPICE, WE OFFER MANY EXTRA, NON-REIMBURSED SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH THE PATIENT'S COMFORT AND STATE OF MIND, SUCH AS HOLISTIC SERVICES, AND SOCIAL AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING, EVEN PRIOR TO DEATH. HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED REACHES OUT TO EVERY PATIENT'S FAMILY TO OFFER GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER DEATH, AND THROUGH MEMORIAL SERVICES, GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS, ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING, AND PHONE CALLS. WE ASSIST OVER 3,650 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY WITH THEIR GRIEF. CONSISTENT WITH OUR MISSION, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT IS OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, EVEN THOSE WHO HAVE NOT UTILIZED OUR SERVICES. WE ALSO SPONSOR FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN, WHICH IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN DEALING WITH LOSS. IT OFFERS SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 1,150 CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS A YEAR THROUGH ANNUAL ATTENDANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 5,560 AT ITS SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. ALL OF ITS SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE WITH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF DONORS AND HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER A ROBUST VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH A VARIETY OF PATIENT AND FAMILY NEEDS, AND OFFER HOLISTIC THERAPIES SUCH AS MASSAGE, ART, MUSIC, AND PET THERAPIES TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING AND LIFT PATIENT SPIRITS. FINALLY, HOSPICE OPERATES THE FIRST GRIEF SUPPORT CENTER IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA. THE GOLDSTEIN FAMILY HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI AND FERNSIDE GRIEF CENTER ("CENTER") COMBINES ADULT AND CHILDREN'S GRIEF SERVICES-ALL FREE TO THE PUBLIC-UNDER ONE ROOF. THE CENTER HOUSES COUNSELING SUITES, A BEREAVEMENT EDUCATION LIBRARY AND GROUP MEETING ROOMS AS WELL AS THE OFFICES OF THE FERNSIDE STAFF AND HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI'S GRIEF COUNSELORS. ESTIMATES INDICATE GRIEF ISSUES AFFECT MORE THAN 135,000 PEOPLE IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FOR MANY, THE ROAD TO HEALING CAN BE A CHALLENGING ONE, ULTIMATELY AFFECTING OVERALL HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY. THE CENTER PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO PRODUCTIVELY GET BACK TO LIFE AFTER LOSS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
MARGARET NAMIE, EDWIN GOLDSTEIN AND SANDRA LOBERT HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON THE BOARD OF FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN, THE SUBSIDIARY OF HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED. SANDRA LOBERT, WILLIAM GRONEMAN, AND JOHN PROUT HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF BEING EMPLOYED BY TRIHEALTH, INC., A RELATED ENTITY OF HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED. EDWIN GOLDSTEIN AND JOHN PROUT HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON THE BOARD OF BETHESDA FOUNDATION, INC., A RELATED ORGANIZATION OF HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED HAS A SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER, BETHESDA HOSPITAL, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED HAS A SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER, BETHESDA HOSPITAL, INC., WHICH HAS THE ABILITY TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE FOLLOWING DECISIONS BY HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED (HOSPICE) REQUIRE APPROVAL BY BETHESDA HOSPITAL, INC.: CERTAIN REVISIONS TO HOSPICE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR MISSION; DISSOLUTION OR CONSOLIDATION OF HOSPICE; ANY TRANSACTION INVOLVING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF HOSPICE'S ASSETS; AND THE ADDITION OF MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE PROVIDED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THIS FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. HOWEVER, FOR THE PROTECTION OF DONOR PRIVACY, SCHEDULE B - SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTORS WAS REMOVED FROM THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. SUBSEQUENT TO PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD, THE ORGANIZATION FILES THE RETURN MAKING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES NECESSARY TO EFFECT E-FILING. ANY SUCH NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES ARE NOT SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE CERTAIN FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND CORPORATE COUNSEL REVIEW RESPONSES, CONDUCT FURTHER INVESTIGATION (IF NECESSARY), AND DETERMINE WHEN A CONFLICT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO A CERTAIN TRANSACTION. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE TRANSACTION IS NOT TO BE ENTERED INTO UNLESS ALTERNATIVES ARE FULLY INVESTIGATED, AND IN THEIR ABSENCE, THE BOARD, WITHOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF THE INTERESTED MEMBER(S), DETERMINES THAT THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION. PLANS TO MANAGE THE CONFLICT DURING THE RELATIONSHIP ARE IMPLEMENTED. ALL DISCUSSIONS ARE APPROPRIATELY DOCUMENTED. ALL DIRECTORS AND MANAGERS, WHICH INCLUDE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, THAT MAY CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THESE RESPONSES ARE REVIEWED AND ACTED UPON BY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THE ANNUAL PROCESS PERFORMED BY TRIHEALTH, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHO PAID THE INDIVIDUALS), INCLUDED: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE; INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT; COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY; AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ADDITIONALLY, ALL DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A - AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK:
THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, OHIO THAT SHOW AT LEAST 60 HOURS PER WEEK, EXCLUDING THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND CEO, PROVIDE SERVICES TO TRIHEALTH, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHO PAID THE INDIVIDUALS) AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES/AFFILIATES ("TRIHEALTH") AS AN ENTIRE SYSTEM. HOURS WORKED, INCLUDING THEIR DUTIES AS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION, ARE NOT TRACKED ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS, THUS THE AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DISCLOSED ARE ESTIMATES TO SHOW THAT THE TIME SPENT BY THESE INDIVIDUALS RELATE TO THEM FULFILLING THEIR DUTIES AS FULL-TIME, 60 HOURS-PER-WEEK EMPLOYEES OF TRIHEALTH VERSUS THEIR DUTIES AS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, THE COMPENSATION REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VII WAS PAID TO THESE INDIVIDUALS IN FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES AS EMPLOYEES OF TRIHEALTH.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ASSETS 3,142,179. CONTRIBUTION ACCRUAL TO CASH ADJUSTMENT -30,892.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
DURING THE TAX YEAR, HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED ("HOSPICE") WAS ASSISTED BY 599 VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED APPROXIMATELY 34,000 HOURS. VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED WITH ESSENTIAL PATIENT CARE AS WELL AS SPIRITUAL AND HOLISTIC SERVICES IN HOSPICE'S INPATIENT CARE CENTERS, HOME CARE PROGRAM AND LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES. VOLUNTEERS ALSO GIVE ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL AND FACILITY SUPPORT AND HELP WITH FUND RAISING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT & CEO AND TWO ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES. IT HAS POWER TO TRANSACT ALL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED ("HOSPICE") ARE AUDITED AS PART OF TRIHEALTH, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES ("TRIHEALTH"). TRIHEALTH HAS COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF BOTH ITS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS WELL AS THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. IN ADDITION, HOSPICE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AUDITED WITH BETHESDA, INC., THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF HOSPICE. BETHESDA, INC. HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF BOTH ITS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS WELL AS THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. DURING THE TAX YEAR, THERE WAS NOT A CHANGE IN THE PROCESS OF AUDIT OVERSIGHT AND/OR SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR BY EITHER TRIHEALTH OR BETHESDA, INC.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.