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PI's certify that all salary and fringe benefit charges are accurate. A sample of expenditures is further reviewed by the organization. The organization monitors all budgets and expenditures to ensure that they occur only in budgeted categories. 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The Executive Director is an employee of Clemson University and his compensation is determined through the University's human resources department within the guidelines establised by the state of South Carolina. X 1 473000 appraisal 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 New Program Services CULR LLC, a subsidiary of CURF (disregarded entity), provides access for the University, its related organizations and other State of South Carolina entities to national research and education networks using scalable high speed facilities based networks. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Wasserman is managing partner of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP which may provide leGAL services to firms that employ Frank Langraff. Some Clemson University Research Foundation board members are key employees of Clemson University. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 ORGANIZATION MADE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ITS ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS SINCE THE PRIOR FORM 990 WAS FILED. A summary of the changes and the final approved bylaws are attached to this return. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Certain board members are specified by their positions within Clemson University. Other board members are elected by the current body of board members. The board approves significant decisions per policies and procedures. No board member receives a share of profits, Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Certain board members are specified by their positions within Clemson University. Other board members are elected by the current body of board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Form 990 IS reviewed by the Audit and Finance Committee and sent to all board members prior to the filing deadline. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members and key employees are required to acknowledge receipt of policy annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Corporation executive director and associate director are employees of Clemson University. Compensation of the officers is determined through the University Human Resources department within the guidelines established by the State of South Carolina. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 All documents are available to the public on request. Part XI, Line 2c Audit Process: All related organizations of Clemson University participate in a combined requests for proposals. process every five years. At least one member from each board participates in the selection process. There is no requirement for all entities to select the same audit firm but that has been the practice for the past NINE years. The Audit and Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit. Form 990, PART V, LINE 1C: Backup Withholding Rules: There were no instances that required backup withholding. Form 990, PART V, LINES 7g and 7h: Compliance with Forms 8899 and 1098-C: There were no contributions received which would have required the organization to file either Form 8899 or 1098-C. 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