This ordinance changes the reporting requirements for city-funded nonprofit organizations, applying them only to those receiving over $1,000,000 annually. It also reduces the amount of information they must provide and allows for redaction to protect personal information.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the Annual Economic Statement of City-Funded Organizations requirements to limit the application of nonprofit reporting requirements to organizations receiving more than $1,000,000 annually, reduce required information types, and permit redaction of information to avoid personal harm.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns raised by nonprofit organizations regarding the safety of their personnel when disclosing financial information.
The Board of Supervisors amended Section 10.1 of the Administrative Code, requiring nonprofits receiving over $100,000 from the City to disclose certain financial information publicly.
The Office of the City Administrator, in partnership with the Controller’s Office, developed a new process for nonprofits to post required financial information on their websites.
Nonprofit representatives expressed concerns that the public posting of personal information could compromise the safety of their staff, prompting the need for legislative action.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code to allow for the redaction of information that may compromise personal safety in annual economic statements.
The Rules Committee amended the legislation to increase the reporting threshold to $1,000,000 and to allow redaction of certain information for safety reasons.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which amends the Administrative Code regarding nonprofit reporting requirements.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
