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501(c)(3) organizations as defined in the Internal Revenue Service Code as not-for- profit organizations. The responsibility of Contractor's governing board shall include: accountability for all funds and materials received from Department; compliance with Department Rilles, policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations; and correction of fiscal and program deficiencies identified through self-evaluation and Department's monitoring processes. Further, Contractor's governing board shall ensure separation of powers, duties, and functions of board members and staff. Staff members, including the executive director, shall not serve as voting members of the Contractor's governing board. Ignorance of any Contract provisions or other requirements contained or referenced in this Contract shall not constitute a defense or basis for waiving or appealing such provisions or requirements. Section 12.03 Management and Control Systems. Contractor shall maintain an appropriate contract administration system to insure that all terms, conditions, and specifications are met. Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain fmancial management and control systems that meet or exceed the requirements of UGMS and adhere to procedures detailed in Department's Contractor's Financial Procedures Manual available at the Department's web site: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/contracts. Those requirements shall include at a minimum: - a) financial planning, including the development of budgets that adequately reflect all functions and resources necessary to carry out authorized activities and the adequate determination of costs; b) financial management systems including accurate, correct, and complete accounting records that identify the source and application of funds provided under each Program Attachment of this Contract, and that support the information contained in required financial reports; and cost source documentation; and c) effective internal and budgetary controls; determination of reasonableness, allowableness, and allocability of costs; timely and appropriate audits and resolution of any findings; billing and collection policies; and a mechanism capable of billing and making reasonable efforts to collect from clients and third parties. Section 12.04 Insurance and Bonding. Contractor shall maintain insurance or other means of replacing assets purchased with Department funds. Section 12.05 Fidelity Bond. Contractor is required to carry a fidelity bond or insurance coverage equal to the amount of funding provided under this Contract up to $100,000 that covers each employee of Contractor handling funds under this Contract, including person(s) authorizing payment of such funds. The fidelity bond or insurance shall provide for indemnification of losses occasioned by: (1) any fraudulent or dishonest act or acts committed by any of Contractor's employees, either individually or in concert with others, and/or (2) failure of Contractor or any of its employees to perform faithfully hislher duties or to account properly for all General Provisions (Core Subrecipient 2008) 6/1212007 19