Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Pt VI, Line 11b | A copy of the Forms 990 is sent to all the members of the Board of Directors for review prior to filing the return with the IRS. |
| Pt VI, Line 12c | Every member of the Board of Directors, Officiers of the organization and employees shall annually sign a statement which affirms each person has recieved a copy of the conflict of interest policy , has read and understood the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy and understands the organization is tax exempt and in order to maintain it's federal tax exemption status must engage in activities which accomplish on or more of it's tax exempt purposes. |
| Pt VI, Line 15a | Compensation for the CEO is determinded by the Board of Directors after completion of an annual review and comparisons to industry standards determined by Analytical Consulting Group and compensation information from surveys annually conducted by the National Surveys Organization of State Associations for Children. |
| Pt VI, Line 19 | All requested information is available by calling the agency's office. |
| Pt VI, Line 15b | Compensation for staff is determined by the CEO after annual reviews and comparison to industry standards are reviewed. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Accomplishments FY 2015-16 |
| Pt VI, Line 5 | Arizona Council staff monitored bills during the legislative session related to behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice and other related topics. In addition to advocating for the state budget and funding and accountability for child welfare, we actively worked on bills related to sober living facilities and dangerous, non restorable defendents. Arizona Council staff, lobbyists and members on study committees and stakeholder meetings added the voice of the providers and a reality check for legislators. Our engagement was sought after and appreciated by legislators and staff who asked for our assistance in finding members for stakeholders groups. We provided weekly legislative updates to our members. We supported our members in building relationships with their state and federal elected officials through our annual Day at the Capital and Hill Day events. We actively worked with state licensing boards on rules changes. Our legislative, congressional and administrative advocacy efforts established the Arizona Council as a credible resource to elected officials, legislative staff, the governors office and state agencies. We are seen as problem solving resource for policy makers. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Member Services-The Arizona Council is only as strong as our member organizations. There are 92 members, who employ over 17,000 staff, operate over 700 facilities and serve over a million children, adults and families. Member organizations receive many benefits of membership including regular communication and technical assistance from the Arizona Council Staff. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Provided grassroots advocacy training at multiple conference including Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies, Suicide Prevention Conference, Cesar Chavez Conference, Child Abuse Prevention Conference, Arizona Therapeutric Foster Parent Conference and to staff and clients at member agencies. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Specific Iniatives: Medicaid Programs, 1115 Waiver and DSRIP, AHCCCS Policy Committee, AOC Task Force on Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiatives, Arizona State Health Improvement Plan, Behavioral Health System Reform, DCS Advisory Board, Keeping Kids in Families Child Welfare Finance Reform, Mental Health America Arizona, National Council Opioid Project with AHCCCS and Governor's Office, Payment Reform/Value Based Purchasing, Salary/Benefit Survey (biannual), SB1375 comments and monitoring and Smoking Cessation Project. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | MEALS |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | SALARY/BENEFITS SURVEY |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | 401K ADMIN FEES |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | WORKMAN'S COMP |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | CHAIRMANS BUDGET |
| Software ID: | 15000272 |
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