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        <Identifier>DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART X, LINE 2:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OPERATION FUEL, INC. HAS IMPLEMENTED THE ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. TAX POSITIONS INITIALLY NEED TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. AS OF JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012, OPERATION FUEL, INC. HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN ITS TAX RETURNS. CURRENTLY, OPERATION FUEL, INC.'S FEDERAL INFORMATIONAL RETURNS FOR YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2012 REMAIN OPEN TO INSPECTION BY THE IRS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: OPERATION FUEL, INC. CONSISTENTLY MONITORS THE APPROVAL AND EXPENDITURES OF GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE CONNECTICUT ON A DAILY BASIS. ALSO, PROPER CONTROLS ARE IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE PREVENTION, DETECTION, AND CORRECTION OF ANY ERRORS THAT MAY OCCUR IN A TIMELY MANNER.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>IT IS THE POLICY OF OPERATION FUEL TO MAINTAIN A RECORDS RETENTION PROGRAM TO ASSURE THAT ALL RECORDS ARE RETAINED FOR THE MINIMUM PERIOD STATED IN THE APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS, PLUS WHATEVER ADDITIONAL TIME THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSES WOULD DICTATE, AND TO DESTROY THEM WHEN APPROPRIATE.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE IRS FORM 990 IS PREPARED ANNUALLY BY OPERATION FUEL'S AUDITOR. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S PRACTICE TO FILE THE RETURN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 15, BASED ON A FISCAL YEAR END OF JUNE 30. THE AUDITOR REVIEWS THE RETURN AT A MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. ONCE THAT PROCESS IS COMPLETE, THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS (EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR IN HARD COPY), GIVING THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE RETURN AND TO SUBMIT ANY QUESTIONS TO THE BOARD TREASURER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND/OR FINANCE DIRECTOR WITHIN A WEEK. ONCE ANY ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED, THE RETURN IS SIGNED BY THE TREASURER AND FILED WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF OPERATION FUEL WILL SUBMIT ANNUALLY ON A FORM APPROVED BY THE BOARD, ANY CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT BEFORE ANY ADDITIONAL BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION IS TAKEN. THESE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD TO TRY AND RESOLVE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT(S) AND IF THEY CAN'T COME TO A RESOLUTION, WILL REFER ALL MATTERS TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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