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        <ReturnReference>Schedule J, Part I, Line 4</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Robert McAtee, Director of Information Services, received a severance package starting February 1st, which includes severance compensation of 37,800 gross.</Explanation>
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        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>34039</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>selling price</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P00_S00_L0F</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Header, Line F</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Kelley Kash, CEO, can be reached at Maine Veterans Homes' Central office at 207-622-0075.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P03_S00_L01</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part III, Line 1</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Our Mission is to provide quality, long term care and rehabilitation services for veterans, their spouses, widows and widowers.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0B_L11b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The first draft of the 990 return will be completed by the MVH Finance staff using the information from the audited financial statements. It is then reviewed by the CEO, CFO, Controller and Assistant Controller prior to the January Board meeting. The draft of the 990 is presented to the full board at the January Board meeting for acceptance or rejection. If the return is rejected, MVH staff shall research changes and adjust the 990 return in accordance to the Board's recommendations. The updated return will be presented to the Board Executive Committee for final approval no later than February 10th. Immediately upon Board approval, the return is submitted electronically to the IRS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0B_L12c</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Maine Veterans' Homes regularly and consistently monitors the compliance program through a variety of mechanisms, including internal and external audits, two-party approval for purchasing and payments and a compliance hotline reporting tool. Recurring internal audits are performed throughout the year in all functions. An external audit is conducted by an independent auditor annually, including looking at all areas of potential conflict of interest (COI). Finally, MVH has a 24 hour, toll-free compliance hotline that staff or public may report any concerns or issues, including COI. These will be investigated by the Compliance Officer, who reports directly to the Board on such matters. For Board business that involves any COI, the member is required to recuse him/herself from the decision-making process and it is documented in the Board minutes.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0B_L15</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>When hiring officers, MVH determines salaries for these positions based on market demand for similiar positions within the long term care industry and within acceptable ranges to the general public. Maine Veterans Homes is a quasi-state agency of the State of Maine. As such, its records are available to the public.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0C_L19</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Financial Statements are available to the public on "GuideStar" website and upon request by the public. In regards to Governing documents, Maine Veterans' Homes was established by State statute and this statute is available to the public through various means, including the State of Maine's internet website. Governing documents and our Conflict of Interest policy, as well as all written policies, are available to the public upon request.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P11_S00_L05</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part XI, Line 5</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Investment Losses</Explanation>
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      <Explanation>An extension was filed and granted by the IRS. Audited financial statements are not prepared in time to meet the November deadline.</Explanation>
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