ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountability

At United Way of Erie County, we know our success is measured by how well we deliver on our mission to make measurable improvements in our community. We also know the importance of setting high standards for ourselves and for our local partners.

On an annual basis, United Way of Erie County completes a thorough self-evaluation to ensure it meets the following requirements:

• Be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as well as corresponding provisions of other applicable state and local laws or regulations.
• File the IRS Form 990 annually in a timely manner and submit a copy to United Way Worldwide.
• Comply with all other applicable legal local, state, and federal operating and reporting requirements (e.g., nondiscrimination, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, USA Patriot Act).
• Have an active, responsible, and voluntary governing body, which ensures effective governance over the policies and financial resources of the organization.
• Ensure volunteers and staff broadly reflect the diversity of our community.
• Undergo an annual audit conducted by an independent certified public accountant whose examination complies with generally accepted auditing standards and GAAP.
• Annually submit to United Way Worldwide a report of the total resources generated (annual fundraising campaign plus other resources such as in-kind donations and proceeds from special events). This report must be completed according to a policy that ensures an accurate, unduplicated national accounting for the United Way system.
• Annually submit to United Way Worldwide a report on our income and expenses.