[nfbmi-talk] gift fund from mcb policy manual

[joe harcz Comcast]

We don't know because they illegally keep these budget reports out of the 
hands of the unwashed masses. You know it's all a state secret like the old 
Soviet Union or NAZI Germany or maybe it is just a slush fund for Cannon.

But, you know Marcus it is a danged good question.

Joe
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> How much money is in the gift fund, according to the last budget report?
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> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] gift fund from mcb policy manual
>
>
>>
>>
>> GIFT FUNDS
>>
>> The Michigan Commission for the Blind may accept contributions or gifts 
>> in cash or otherwise from individuals, associations, or corporations. 
>> Contributions and gifts shall be expended as provided by law, in the same 
>> manner as monies appropriated for implementing the purpose of this act. 
>> The donor of the gift may stipulate the manner in which the gift shall be 
>> expended within the guidelines of this act:
>>
>> A. The Michigan Commission for the Blind is responsible for the agency's 
>> gift fund, which is a special account into which gifts, bequests and 
>> donations may be received. The purpose of the gift fund is not to relieve 
>> the state and federal governments of their responsibilities, but to 
>> provide funding for the enrichment of the program. The Michigan 
>> Commission for the Blind will insure that priority shall first be given 
>> to available state and federal resources. The gift fund may be utilized 
>> to capture state, federal, or other funding sources. The purpose of the 
>> gift fund is to enable the Michigan Commission for the Blind:
>>
>> 1. To meet certain program goals and objectives which are not otherwise 
>> met.
>>
>> 2. To match against additional federal funds
>>
>> 3. To utilize for the acquisition of equipment or special maintenance 
>> purchases.
>>
>> 4. To provide a stipend to graduate and undergraduate student interns or 
>> practice students who are assigned to work with the Michigan Commission 
>> for the Blind staff, with a priority given to those who are blind.
>>
>> B. To promote the goals and objectives of the gift fund, the Michigan 
>> Commission for the Blind State Director or his designee shall have 
>> discretionary powers to develop, implement and expend the gift fund 
>> monies for this purpose through the public media or other public 
>> relations activities.
>>
>> Procedures
>>
>> A. The person making the request shall be known as the applicant and the 
>> request for the allocation shall be known as the application. The 
>> applicant must include all requested information on the application, and 
>> show that reasonable efforts have been made to secure funds from other 
>> sources or agencies.
>>
>> 1. An allocation from the gift fund may be either in the form of a cash 
>> outlay or the direct purchase of services, supplies, materials and 
>> equipment to fulfill the request.
>>
>> 2. Any individuals on their own behalf, or that of their group or 
>> program, may complete a written application requesting gift fund monies.
>>
>> B. Applications shall be processed through designated or appropriate 
>> Michigan Commission for the Blind staff in accordance with current 
>> Michigan Commission for the Blind and Department of Labor and Economic 
>> Growth guidelines. The designated or appropriate Michigan Commission for 
>> the Blind staff shall maintain a file of all applications received and 
>> the final dispensation of each application, and shall insure that all 
>> transactions are processed in accordance with this policy, the Department 
>> of Labor and Economic Growth and the State of Michigan.
>>
>> 1. Routine applications under $3500 shall be processed within 30 days. 
>> Requests exceeding $3500 shall be processed within 60 days, to allow 
>> adequate time for Michigan Commission for the Blind Board approval.
>>
>> 2. The gift fund shall not be utilized to reimburse Michigan Commission 
>> for the Blind staff or other individuals and agencies that have expended 
>> their own personal resources without following the previously stated 
>> procedure.
>>
>> 3. The designated or appropriate Michigan Commission for the Blind staff 
>> shall be responsible for providing recognition to individuals or groups 
>> who have donated to the fund.
>>
>> C. Appeals may be started within ten working days of the notification 
>> date that the application was disapproved. Appeals may be filed in 
>> written format, on tape or in Braille. Applicants shall be notified of 
>> the final decision regarding their appeals within 30 days of the filing 
>> date.
>>
>> 1. Appeals for disapproved applications of $250 or less shall be directed 
>> to the Michigan Commission for the Blind State Director or his designee 
>> for a final decision.
>>
>> 2. Appeals for disapproved applications over $250 shall be directed to 
>> the Michigan Commission for the Blind Board for a final decision.
>>
>> This policy was approved by the Michigan Commission for the Blind Board 
>> at its November 12, 1982 meeting.
>>
>>
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