NPC Board of Directors Governance Training Nancy Maher

NPC Board of Directors Governance Training Nancy Maher VA Non Profit Office Program Manager

Governance Training - Content • Overview - NPC Board member roles and responsibilities – Understanding NPC statutory authority and VHA policy • 38 USC 7361 -7368 • VHA Handbook 1200. 17 – Understanding NPC mission • To facilitate VA research and education – Managing risks and liabilities • D&O liability insurance • Professional liability insurance – Board Management

Governance Training - Content • Financial Oversight – – – – Budgeting Fundraising Protecting organization resources Management of corporate funds and resources Tax compliance Financial reporting and accountability Audits and auditor communications

Governance Training - Content • Ethics – Effect of Sarbanes-Oxley Act on NPCs – Adopting a code of ethics – Transparency and accountability – Federal ethics regulations – Conflict of interest policies and procedures

Governance Training • Delivery Format – Face-to-face + Videoconferencing – VA Satellite broadcast – Computer-based training • Tentative Timeline – – Completion of Training Module - Feb. ’ 04 Piloting of Training Module – March ’ 04 On-site training May ’ 04 to August ’ 04 Satellite broadcasts – September ‘ 04