Every United Way, whatever its size, requires sound business operations to enable it to successfully carry out mission-critical work.

First and foremost, effective and efficient business support functions such as financial management and control are critical to earning public trust.

With respect to standards of financial accountability (i.e., financial policies, internal controls, legal compliance, public reporting and transparency and investment policies), United Way of the Southern Tier strives to comply with the relevant standards in both spirit and letter. Our dedication to excellence in financial accountability represents a prerequisite for the privilege of serving our community and our donors/investors.

For your review, provided are links to policies established to help govern our organization, our annual audit and IRS Form 990. Other important information about United Way of the Southern Tier can be found in our annual report.

Annual Audit

2008-2009: independent audit

2006-2007: independent audit - sections 01 and 02, notes

2005-2006: independent audit - sections 01 and 02, notes

Form 990

2008 - 2009

2007 - 2008

2006 - 2007

2005 - 2006