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Accountability
Financial Accountability
The United Way
of Stanislaus County
is committed to the comprehensive requirements for completion of audited
financial statements as set forth by the United Way of America. These requirements are intended to create a
uniform set of standards for all United
Ways to follow in preparing audited financial
statements to ensure consistency and transparency. The requirements are based on current best
practices in our industry as well as generally accepted accounting principles
and requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The United Way of Stanislaus County
is also committed to requirements set forth by the United Way of America for completion of the IRS
Form 990 that establish a single United
Way standard for the 990.
Partnership Accountability
At the United Way
of Stanislaus County, we know our success is measured
by how well we deliver on our mission to create opportunities that improve the
quality of life at all levels of our community.
And we know the importance of
setting high standards for ourselves and for our local partners. Partnership standards
enhance the level of accountability and transparency in all local operations.
Annually, all United Ways Partner Agencies must certify to United Way of Stanislaus County
their adherence to these requirements.
Each United Way Partner Agency must:
Be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code
Have an active, responsible, and voluntary governing
body, which ensures effective governance over the policies and financial
resources of the organization.
Represent itself as a United Way Partner Agency in
accordance with all United Way
of Stanislaus County standards and requirements.
Participate in the United Way Annual Campaign as
prescribed in the Partnership Agreement.
Undergo an annual audit conducted by an independent
certified public accountant whose examination complies with generally accepted
auditing standards and GAAP.
Comply with all applicable legal local, state, and
federal operating and reporting requirements (e.g., nondiscrimination,
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, USA Patriot Act).
Regulatory Accountability
United Way of Stanislaus
County is in compliance with the
spirit and intent of the U.S.
Patriot Act and other counter terrorism laws. Affirmative action is taken to
prevent financial, technical, in-kind or other resources from inadvertently
being used for illegal acts and terrorist activities.
