2025-05-02T14:34:02-05:00 2024-06-30 561758856 MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLP P O BOX 1029 CONOVER NC 286131029 990 2023-07-01 582185898 MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC MONT 9105762363 404A NORTH MAIN STREET TROY NC 27371 DEBORAH MUSIKA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9105762363 2025-05-02 1 0 DONALD D ISENHOUR P00128276 8284642812 2025-05-01 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DEBORAH MUSIKA 404A NORTH MAIN STREET TROY NC 27371 492320 0 X BRIGHTERFUTURES.ORG X 1994 NC TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF YOUNG CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. 11 11 3 15 0 0 597601 487880 2703 2641 0 6 3320 1793 603624 492320 281612 194500 0 0 217816 186425 0 0 0 210141 128120 709569 509045 -105945 -16725 467155 444259 38265 32094 428890 412165 X TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. 0 0 121573 17941 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY:CHILD CARE CENTRAL RESOURCE AND REFERRALCHILD CARE CENTRAL - CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) IS AN ACTIVITY ALIGNED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA CCR&R SYSTEM AND WILL PARTICIPATE WITH, AND REPORT DATA TO, THE DESIGNATED CCR&R REGION. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING SMART START DOLLARS IN THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: (1) TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: TRAINING FOR DCDEE CREDIT HOURS PROVIDED ON CHILD CARE RELATED TOPICS AND COORDINATION OF CEU OPPORTUNITIES. (2) CONSUMER EDUCATION: INFORMATION AND/OR EDUCATION TO FAMILIES ABOUT QUALITY CHILD CARE. (3) KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION: STAFF PARTICIPATION AND COORDINATION OF LOCAL SCHOOL-READINESS EFFORTS.SMART START FUNDS MAY BE USED TO COVER EXPENSES FOR PROVIDER TRAININGS,DIRECTORS'/STAKEHOLDERS' MEETINGS, AND/OR CONSUMER EDUCATION RELATED EVENTS (E.G., ANNUAL MATERNITY FAIR, COMMUNITY FESTIVALS, ETC.) NON-CASH GRANTS AND/OR INCENTIVES OF CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES, HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPLIES, EARLY LITERACY MATERIALS, SCHOOL-READINESS SUPPLIES, AND/OR PROFESSIONALISM ENHANCEMENTS AND SUPPORTS, MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS ACTIVITY FOR FACILITIES, CLASSROOMS, CHILD CARE TEACHERS/ADMINISTRATORS, AND/OR CHILDREN/FAMILIES.FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1) NUMBER OF DIRECT TEACHING STAFF WHO ATTEND NON-CREDIT BASED TRAINING OR WORKSHOPS : 812) NUMBER OF SCHOOL READINESS BACKPACKS DISTRIBUTED - 135 CHILD CARE CENTRAL LENDING LIBRARYTHE CHILD CARE CENTRAL LENDING LIBRARY WILL OFFER A VARIETY OF MATERIALS TO SUPPORT EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS, PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, (AND/OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS/PROGRAMS WORKING WITH, AND ON BEHALF OF, YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES), WITH YOUNG CHILDRENS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.THE CHILD CARE CENTRAL LENDING LIBRARY WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOOKS, MANIPULATIVES, REFERENCE MATERIALS, CURRICULUM KITS, ETC. ITEMS FOR CHECK OUT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO LENDING LIBRARY PATRONS, (E.G., EDUCATORS, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS, AND OTHERS.) GUIDANCE ON THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THE MATERIALS MAY BE PROVIDED.THE CHILD CARE CENTRAL LENDING LIBRARY WILL ALSO SERVE AS A RESOURCE ROOM, WITH ACCESS TO DIE CUTS AND RELATED SUPPLIES (E.G., BULLETIN BOARD AND CONSTRUCTION PAPER, STATIC CLING VINYL, ETC. FOR PURCHASE),LAMINATING MACHINES, STICKER MAKERS, COMB BINDERS, AND PHOTOCOPYING (FOR A FEE.)FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1) NUMBER OF ADULTS USING THE RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY : 652) TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE LENDING LIBRARY - 139EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE SUPPLEMENTSTHE EDUCATION INCENTIVE SUPPLEMENT (EIS) ACTIVITY WILL PROVIDE MONETARY INCENTIVES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO OBTAIN FURTHER EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGE STAFF LONGEVITY. MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN WILL ADMINISTER THE ACTIVITY AND PAY INCENTIVES TO TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN LICENSED CHILD CARE SETTINGS WHO MEET SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSEWORK AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT. INFORMATION ABOUT THE EIS PROGRAM AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE CONVEYED THROUGH INFORMATION PACKETS, GROUP MEETINGS, AND/OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANY CHILD CARE PROVIDER OR ADMINISTRATOR EVEN IF THEY ARE INELIGIBLE FOR EIS PAYMENTS. ASSISTANCE MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED TO ADMINISTRATORS IN DEVELOPING BUSINESS STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE THE EDUCATION, COMPENSATION, AND RETENTION OF THEIR EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION TO THE INCENTIVE AWARDS, FUNDS MAY BE USED TO RECOGNIZE RECIPIENTS, TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITY, AND/OR TO COVER ANY SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY.FY 23-24-ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1)8 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF RECEIVED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENT.2) 5 CHILD CARE FACILITIES EMPLOYED AT LEAST ONE DIRECT TEACHING STAFF WHO RECEIVED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENT. 145800 145800 NC PRE-K AND DSS SUBSIDYDSS SUBSIDY-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR SUBSIDY FOR FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE STATE-LEVEL SUBSIDY CONTRACT AND WILL BE GOVERNED BY A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP AND THE LOCAL PURCHASING AGENCY (LPA). FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1) NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED WITH SMART START FUNDED CHILD CARE SUBSIDY - 71NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE NC PRE-K RATE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN AND BEING SERVED THROUGH NC PRE-K AND WHOSE FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). DOES NOT INCLUDE WRAP-AROUND CARE. DATA WILL BE REPORTED AS DIRECTED BY DCDEE. ENHANCEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NC PRE-K SITES THAT ARE PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES, PRIVATE SITES, HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START SITES. ENHANCEMENTS ARE NOT PRO-RATED FOR PARTIAL ATTENDANCE MONTHS. FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1) 9 CLASSROOMS WERE SUPPORTED WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING2) 135 AT-RISK CHILDREN SERVED 17500 17500 HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAMS CONSISTED OF THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE NORTH CAROLINA CCHC SERVICE MODEL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTIVITY BY PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES, STAFF, AND OTHER S AS NEEDED. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING THE SMART START DOLLARS IN THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: (1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IN THE FORM OF COACHING AND MODELING) PROVIDED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WORKING IN LICENSED AND/OR G.S. 110 CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVING CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD. THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE CAPACITY OF PROVIDERS TO IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIROMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE SETTINGS. 2) TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS:TRAINING FOR DCDEE CREDIT HOURS PROVIDED ON HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION RELATED TOPICS AND COORDINATION OF CEU OPPORTUNITIES. THE NC CHILD CARE HEALTHY AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT AND ENCOUNDER TOOL WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT CLASSROOM-BASED ASSESSMENTS TO DEVELOP A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN, INFORMING TECHNICAL AND TRAINING. DOCUMENTATION IS MAINTAINED FOR ALL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING. THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT (CCHC) IS A REGISTERED NURSE WITH A DEGREE IN NURSING OR A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WITH A MINIMIUM OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN HEALTH EDUCATION OR A HEALTH RELATED FIELD. THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL IS OR WILL BECOME A QUALIFIED CCHC IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF THE NC CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT TRAINING COURSE AND RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION.FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA: 1) 22 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF ATTENDED A NON-CREDIT BASED TRAINING OR WORKSHOP; 2) 2 LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES HAD AT LEAST ONE STAFF PERSON PARTICIPATING. 36995 13259 FAMILY SUPPORT:INCLUDES RAISING A READER AND TREE OF HOPE.RAISING A READER-A RAISING A READER (RAR) COMMUNITY COORDINATOR WILL IMPLEMENT A RAISING A READER, A PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES IMPROVED LITERACY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DAILY BOOK SHARING BETWEEN CAREGIVERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN. THE RAR COORDINATOR WILL HOLD A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR RELATED HUMAN SERVICES FIELD AND IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE RAR NATIONAL COORDINATOR TRAINING PRIOR TO INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION. COORDINATORS WILL HOST TWO TRAININGS FOR THE SITE IMPLEMENTERS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROJECT. IDENTIFIED FAMILIES WILL BE LOANED A BOOK BAG CONTAINING HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CHILDREN'S BOOKS. THE BOOKS WILL BE EXCHANGED EACH WEEK. PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN IN THE PROJEST WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST TWO PARENT WORKSHOPS WHERE THEY WILL LEARN BOOK SHARING STRATEGIES. AT LEAST ONE LIBRARY EVENT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR RAR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LIBRARY INFORMATION, LIBRARY CARD APPLICATION, AND OTHER COMMUNITY LITERACY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM WILL BE IMPLEMENTED WITH MODEL FIDELITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. CHILD CARE CENTERS, CHILD CARE HOMES, OR OTHER COMMUNITY SITES WITH A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF LOW INCOME CHILDREN WILL BE TARGETED. SMART START FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED FOR BOOKS FOR THE CHILDREN, CHILD CARE FOR PARTICIPANTS, AND/OR INCENTIVES FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA:1)-233 CHILDREN PARTICIPANTING2)9 CHILD CARE CENTERS PARTICIPATING TREE OF HOPE PROVIDED GIFTS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN MONTGOMERY COUNY. 389 CHILDREN IMPACTED, 36995 13259 321868 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X THE CORPORATION 9105762363 404-A NORTH MAIN STREET TROY NC 27371 DR LYNN ADAMS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MONETTE AYERS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JESSICA BURRIS VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JANET DEATON SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SAVANNAH HEATH BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE GREENE TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DEBORAH MUSIKA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 76502 0 23271 CHRISSY HAYNES BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 GISELLA MUNOZ BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MICAH JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 BETHANY HAYWOOD BOARD CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STACY KING BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 76502 0 23271 0 0 0 0 0 478434 9446 487880 FEES FOR SMART START 900099 1983 1983 FEES & CO-PAYS 900099 658 658 2641 6 6 REIMBURSEMENT OF SALES 900099 1793 1793 1793 492320 4434 0 6 163300 163300 31200 31200 77802 77802 51692 27693 23999 13785 1725 12060 33196 6971 26225 9950 2144 7806 1755 1755 252 252 2201 2201 7308 2190 5118 9310 7827 1483 43624 35626 7998 3629 1768 1861 7846 5469 2377 3082 3082 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 20563 18281 2282 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 11574 7947 3627 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT > 50 8074 3568 4506 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4000 3451 549 4902 255 4647 509045 321868 187177 0 439723 416827 27432 27432 467155 444259 38265 32094 38265 32094 X 338895 332656 89995 79509 428890 412165 467155 444259 -16725 0 X X 0 0 0 X 505287 700147 631162 597601 487880 2922077 505287 700147 631162 597601 487880 2922077 2922077 5510 1096 1698 3320 1793 13417 2935494 10156 0.99540 0.99630 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: SALES TAX REFUND - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 5,510. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 1,096. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 1,698. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 3,320. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 1,793. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 27432 27432 27432 27432 27432 27432 27432 27432 27432 27432 1 0 0 BENEFIT INTEREST IN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 27432 27432 PART V, LINE 4: TO SUPPORT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN AND ITS PROGRAMS 1 MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS 441 PAGE STREET TROY NC 27371 566001076 GOVERNMENT 145800 0 NC PRE-K CLASSROOMS PARTNERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES 7720 NC HWY 22 SUITE C CARTHAGE NC 28327 582139259 GOVERNMENT 17500 0 COMMUNITY CENTERED HEALTH 2 0 WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD 538 902 PURCHASED COST LITERACY SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS - BOOKS & READING MATERIALS SCHOOL READINESS 135 8695 PURCHASED COST BACKPACKS AND LEARNING MATERIALS TREE OF HOPE 389 12262 PURCHASED COST GIFTS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS, DIAPERS LITERACY OUTREACH 233 743 PURCHASED COST LITERACY MATERIALS LITERACY MATERIALS EDUCATION INCENTIVE SUPPLEMENT 8 5300 PARTICIPANT INCENTIVES 44 1504 PURCHASED COST INCENTIVE ITEMS PROFESSIONALISM ENHANCEMENTS 26 1794 PURCHASED COST NAEYC MEMBERSHIP PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION WILL CONDUCT AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE MONITORING VISIT TO EACH DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER ANNUALLY TO ASSESS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AS PER THE CONTRACT ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH SMART START COST PRINCIPLES. A MONITORING PROGRAM WILL BE USED AND A DRAFT MONITORING REPORT, NOTING ANY ISSUES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER. THE DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN THE DRAFT WITH RESPONSES WITHIN 10 DAYS. AN ACTION PLAN WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO ARE NOT MEETING PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES OR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS. A FOLLOW-UP VISIT MAY BE CONDUCTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE AND FISCAL/CONTRACTS COMMITTEES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. COPIES OF THE FINAL DOCUMENT ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS SIGNED/UPDATED AT ANNUAL MEETING OF BOARD. BOARD MINUTES WILL NOTE VOTING ABSTENSIONS DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SPECIAL PROVISION IN THE 2012 BUDGET ACT, THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. (NCPC) DEVELOPED A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR STATE FUNDING OF SMART STATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OR SIMILARLY TITLED CHIEF EXCECUTIVE) SALARIES. THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN (MCPC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE SALARY SCHEDULE AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY NCPC, COMPARED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S CURRENT COMPENSATION TO THE NEW SALARY SCHEDULE, AND UTILIZED THE ORGANIZATION'S 'STAFF SALARY COMPUTATION WORKSHEET' TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SALARY WITHIN THE NEW SALARY TIER/RANGE, TAKING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE INTO CONSIDERATION AS ALLOWED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FILE AND MAKES IT AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS TO REVIEW. COPIES MAY BE PROVIDED AFTER A NOMINAL FEE HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO OFFSET COPY COSTS. FORM 990, PART XII, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING, QUESTION 1 THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING FOR ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AND ALSO FOR 990 PURPOSES. THIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING IS REQUIRED BY THE NC STATE AUDITORS OFFICE AS WELL AS THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. THESE ORGANIZAITONS HAVE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC. PART XII, 2C THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES REQUIRE A BI-ANNUAL AUDIT. THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC OVERSEES A STATEWIDE BID PROCESS IN ORDER TO SELECT AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM. EACH LOCAL PARTNERSHIP'S STAFF AND BOARD ASSUMES THE OVERSITE OF THEIR AUDIT.