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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. A FINAL COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>EACH BOARD MEMBER AND EMPLOYEE MUST READ AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, INDICATING THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF C.A.S.E. WISHES TO SECURE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES WITH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OR THEIR AFFILIATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO SECURE OTHER BIDS FOR SUCH GOODS/SERVICES WITH OTHER VENDORS AND AWARD APPROPRIATELY. IF A BOARD MEMBER IS ASKED TO VOTE ON A MEASURE THAT COULD CREATE A CONFLICT, THEY MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE VOTE. CURRENTLY, THE BOARD CHAIR MONITORS AND ENFORCES THE POLICY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF C.A.S.E. AND THE PEOPLE IT SERVES, C.A.S.E. MAINTAINS POLICIES ON: CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR STAFF AND FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHO SIGN IT ANNUALLY; ETHICAL PRACTICES AND CODES OF CONDUCT WHICH INCLUDES WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION; RECORDS RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION; DONOR PRIVACY; AND CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY PRACTICES. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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