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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ACCOUNTING STAFF WORKING WITH THE AUDITOR PROVIDE AND REVIEW THE FORM 990 DATA AND INFORMATION. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE DRAFT 990, THEN PRESENTS IT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. FOLLOWING THEIR REVIEW, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PROVIDES A COPY OF THE DRAFT 990 TO THE GOVERNING BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND CERTAIN GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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