| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 |
THE CHAIRMAN, DAVID MADOFF, AND DIRECTOR, MICHAEL KHOURY, OF THE BOARD HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE OF THE ORGANIZATION AS PARTNERS IN THE SAME LAW FIRM. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 |
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD COMPLETE THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REVIEW OF THE TAX RETURNS, BEFORE BEING SUBMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL FOR FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
EACH DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AND SIGN A FORM ANNUALLY THAT DISCLOSES ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 |
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO USING COMPARABILITY DATA OF A SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSON IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THERE IS CONTEMPORANEIOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THIS WAS LAST DONE IN 2014. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 |
THE AGENCY'S FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
THE AGENCY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT ITS CORPORATE OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: |
PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.