[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: another Katrina rip-off ?
- From: tsaligsds@xxxxxxxxxxx
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- Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:58:32 +0000
YES, YES, YES. Now, for HSUS!!!!!! The State said they were going after these
groups. NOW they've proven it!!
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From: Peggy <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> shared by Peggy
> California, Rescue Group Settle Katrina Dispute
>
> Noah's Wish, a California-based animal rescue group, and the California
> Attorney
> General reached a settlement agreement in July stemming from an investigation
> based on the way the nonprofit handled donations it received in the aftermath
> of
> Hurricane Katrina.
>
> The settlement states Noah's Wish received $8 million in donations due to its
> solicitation efforts following Hurricane Katrina, which hit New Orleans and
> surrounding areas in August 2005. The Attorney General launched an
> investigation
> in June 2006 and examined several allegations that suggested the money wasn't
> used for caring for Hurricane Katrina animals, that Noah's Wish did not
> properly
> classify an account for hurricane donations, and that the nonprofit sis not
> exhibit adequate control over the money and that problems existed on the
> governing board.
>
> Despite the settlement, Noah's Wish officials dispute and deny all
> allegations.
>
> In a financial statement for the 2005 fiscal year, the nonprofit reported it
> spent nearly $1.5 million on Hurrican Katrina relief efforts, and of the $8
> million collected, the nonprofit reported it had $4 million left. The
> settlement
> agreement states that the remainder of donations appeared to have been used
> to
> "further the general charitable purpose of Noah's Wish, including overhead
> costs."
>
> As part of the settlement, Noah's Wish must hand over the $4 million to the
> attorney general's office. The money will be place (sic) in a special account
> and be distributed to beneficiaries that assist animal victims of Hurrican
> Katrina.
>
> Of the $4 million, $1 million was contractually agreed to go to the City of
> Slidell, La., to construct a shelter to replace the one that was destroyed in
> the hurricane. Money will be reserved specifically for that purpose to
> fulfill
> the agreement. In addition, approximately $125,000 will be used to reimburse
> the
> attorney general's office for costs incurred during the investigation.
>
> In addition, the settlement states that Terri Crisp, board member and founder
> of
> the nonprofit, may not be employed or attached to Noah's Wish in any manner.
> Crisp is also forbidden from serving as director, officer or trustee with any
> other nonprofit for the next five years.
>
> Noah's Wish is required to add new, independent members to its board, provide
> training and consult with Compass-Point Nonprofit Services to develop and
> implement proper financial controls.
>
> The attorney general's office will monitor Noah's Wish and its practices for
> the
> next two years.
>
>
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