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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES ONGOING MONITORING FOR EACH GRANT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR ON A MONTHLY BASIS VIA REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FORWARDED TO THE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE. FINANCIAL, PROGRAM MATCH, AND PROGRAMMATIC DATA ARE COLLECTED AND REVIEWED BY STAFF. THE PARTNERSHIP STAFF ALSO PROVIDES ON-SITE FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC MONITORING AT LEAST ANNUALLY. THE RESULTS OF ALL MONITORINGS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. A STANDARD MONITORING INSTRUMENT FOR PROGRAM (GRANT) EVALUATION IS USED AND THE RESULTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. THIS DOCUMENT IS USED IN PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL PLAN MEETINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GRANT IS EVALUATED PRIOR TO ACTIVITY REVIEW AND BID SELECTION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <TransactionDesc>CATAWBA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER THAT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE PARTNERSHIP.</TransactionDesc>
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      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
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          <PersonNm>JENNIFER MCCRACKEN</PersonNm>
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        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>KEY EMPLOYEE OF CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
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        <TransactionDesc>CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER THAT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE PARTNERSHIP.</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
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      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <PersonNm>TONYA OSLAND</PersonNm>
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        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>KEY EMPLOYEE OF A NEW BEGINNING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
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        <TransactionDesc>A NEW BEGINNING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER THAT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE PARTNERSHIP.</TransactionDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>RETURN IS REVIEWED BY STAFF AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS FORM 990 AND AFTER ANY CORRECTIONS/QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED, RECOMMENDS FILING OF THE 990 AS PREPARED TO THE FULL BOARD. COPIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990 THEN FILED WITH THE IRS AFTER BOARD APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MOTION.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MONITORED AND REVIEWED AT EACH BOARD MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUAL REVIEW DONE BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH BUDGETS APPROVED BY THE BOARD. DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MINUTES.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FILE FOLDER THAT IT UPDATES ANNUALLY. THE FOLDER IS AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON(S) WHO REQUEST TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING, QUESTION 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING FOR ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AND FOR 990 PURPOSES. THIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING IS REQUIRED BY THE NC STATE AUDITORS OFFICE AND THE NC PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE REGULATORY OVERSITE OF THE CATAWBA COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, 2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>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 OVERSIGHT OF THEIR AUDIT.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 3B:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION WAS REQUIRED AND DID HAVE AN OMB-133 AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6-30-24 .</ExplanationTxt>
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