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    Getting started on our SPIL

    Question: I have a question. For the SPIL, since this is my first one coming up, will I form a committee to write the SPIL then after its done being wrote send to the DSE, CIL, and SILC chair for

    Paula McElwee July 13, 2018July 3, 2018 DSE, Regulations, SILC, SPIL No Comments Read more

    We just settled a potential discrimination lawsuit from former staff…

    We just settled a potential discrimination lawsuit from former staff. Is the payment of the settlement an allowable expense under federal rules? Ah, my favorite answer. It depends. Was there a whistleblower component or might the individual claim there was?

    Paula McElwee July 6, 2018June 28, 2018 Allowable Costs, Finances, Regulations No Comments Read more

    Are CILs required to meet Drug Free Workplace Requirements?

    The most important piece of legislation regulating federal contractors and grantees related to drugs in the workplace is the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988Workplace Act of 1988. Under the act, a drug-free workplace policy is required for: Any organization that

    Paula McElwee June 15, 2018March 18, 2020 Regulations No Comments Read more

    How long do we have to keep records?

    The general requirement is three years, or until the known need for the record (like pending legal or insurance issues) has expired. We recommend you keep them for a minimum of five years, because you may need records for parts

    Paula McElwee June 8, 2018May 7, 2018 Finances, Regulations No Comments Read more

    Seven Red Flags on IRS Form 990

    IRS Form 990 is a tax return for organizations that are exempt from Income Tax.  Tax-exempt organizations, nonexempt charitable trusts, and section 527 political organizations file this form to provide the IRS with the information required by section 6033. The

    Paula McElwee February 17, 2017February 23, 2017 Board, Conflict of Interest, Finances, Regulations No Comments Read more

    Purpose of Independent Living – Basic Fundamentals Part 2

    Section 701 of Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act starts out with the purpose of Independent Living. “The purpose of this chapter is to promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination,

    Paula McElwee December 1, 2016November 28, 2016 History and Philosophy of IL, Regulations 1 Comment Read more

    4 Tips for Achieving a Fully Constituted SILC

    Are you one of the states whose SILC has difficulty securing appointments or, just as bad, get appointments that do not meet the federal requirements for SILC membership? Here are a few tips for turning that situation around. Work with

    Paula McElwee August 19, 2016August 10, 2016 Board, Regulations, SILC No Comments Read more

    How can I spend Program Income?

    A fish hook snags a dollar bill.

    Question: At the financial management workshop you mentioned that the income generated by our programs had to be used within the time frame as the grant used to derive the income. Can you point me in the direction of the

    Paula McElwee July 15, 2016October 30, 2020 Finances, Regulations No Comments Read more

    Q and A from Financial Workshop – Board and Executive Director Roles

    Q: Who should be responsible for setting salary rates for staff – board or ED? A: Both have a role. The board approves the budget with some provision for changes in salary if they have the funds; the ED establishes

    Paula McElwee June 17, 2016July 15, 2016 Board, Finances, Regulations No Comments Read more

    Q and A from Financial Workshop – Internal Controls

    If you weren’t able to attend the financial workshop in Baltimore in May, you may be interested in some of the questions and answers that came in after the first day. Here are a few about Internal Controls: Q: How

    Paula McElwee June 10, 2016July 1, 2016 Allowable Costs, Board, Finances, Regulations No Comments Read more
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