The Waitepeka- Puerua Public Hall Society Incorporated · Arts & Culture
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Financial
Governance
Transparency
The financial score is a 3-year weighted blend (60% latest / 30% prior / 10% prior-prior) for operating charities, so single-year anomalies don’t dominate. Efficiency here is based on manually-categorised program vs admin expenses. Methodology →
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The charity has 0.0 months of reserves, below the optimal minimum of 3 months. Building reserves provides a financial buffer against revenue shocks.
The charity's expense breakdown has not been manually verified. Submitting an accurate program/admin/fundraising expense split from audited financial statements unlocks the efficiency score and restores full financial weighting.
Boards with 5-15 members score highest for governance. Consider appointing additional trustees or restructuring the board.
An independent chair strengthens governance oversight and demonstrates separation of management and governance.
Term limits ensure regular board renewal and prevent entrenchment. A typical policy is 3 terms of 3 years.
An audit committee provides financial oversight and strengthens accountability. At least 2-3 board members with financial literacy.
A finance committee improves budgeting, investment oversight, and financial planning.
A documented conflict of interest policy protects the charity and its beneficiaries. Required for good governance.
A whistleblower protection policy encourages reporting of misconduct and demonstrates transparency commitment.
A formal remuneration policy ensures fair and transparent pay decisions for staff and executives.
Listing board members on the website or in annual reports improves accountability and donor confidence.
Publishing executive pay bands or total compensation demonstrates accountability and builds trust with donors and funders.
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