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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF ENGAGE AN OUTSIDE CPA FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE STAFF FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY ARISE. RELATIONSHIPS WITH THIRD PARTIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SELECTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT IS DISCUSSED AND APPROVED DURING A BOARD MEETING BY THE MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD OVERSEES THE AUDIT AND REVIEWS THE AUDIT REPORT AFTER IT IS COMPLETED.</ExplanationTxt>
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