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SOCORRO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC: Form 990, tax year 2010

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Organization
SOCORRO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC (EIN 85-0084968)
Tax period
2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31
Filed
2011-11-15
IRS object ID
201133199349307618
Schema version
2010v3.4
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2011-11-15T14:53:16-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2010-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

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Business Name Line1BOLINGER SEGARS GILBERT AND MOSS LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

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Address Line18215 NASHVILLE AVENUEAddressLine1
CityLUBBOCKCity
StateTXState
ZIP Code79423ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2010-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN850084968EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1SOCORRO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INCBusinessNameLine1
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Name ControlSOCONameControl
Phone5758350560Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1PO BOX HAddressLine1
CitySOCORROCity
StateNMState
ZIP Code87801ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NamePAUL BUSTAMANTEName
TitleBOARD PRESIDENTTitle
Phone5758350560Phone
Date Signed2011-11-10DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

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NameWILLIAM M MILLERName
Phone8067473806Phone
Date Prepared2011-11-10DatePrepared
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Tax Year2010TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Name Of Principal Officer PersonPAUL BUSTAMANTENameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY16474252NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY
Mission DescriptionIT SHALL BE THE AIM OF THE SOCORRO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. TO MAKE ELECTRIC ENERGY AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERS AT THE LOWEST COST CONSISTENT WITH SOUND ECONOMY AND GOOD MANAGEMENT.MissionDescription
Significant New Program Services0SignificantNewProgramServices
Significant Change0SignificantChange
DescriptionPROVIDING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO OUR MEMBERS - 13,243 ACTIVE SERVICES AT YEAR END WERE PROVIDED ELECTRICITY ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL.Description
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Members Or Stockholders1MembersOrStockholders
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Business Name Line1SOCORRO ELECTRIC ACCOUNTING DEPTBusinessNameLine1
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Telephone Number5758350560TelephoneNumber

Address US AddressUS

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Address Line1215 E MANZANARES AVEAddressLine1
CitySOCORROCity
StateNMState
ZIP Code87801ZIPCode
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Info In Schedule O Part VIIXInfoInScheduleOPartVII

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (14 entries)

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PAUL BUSTAMANTE
PRESIDENT7.00XX1307000
DAVE WADE
VICE PRESIDENT14.00XX1276500
LUIS AGUILAR
SECRETARY8.00XX879900
MILTON ULIBARRI
TREASURER10.00XX2565700
LEO CORDOVA
TRUSTEE10.00X2017000
LEROY ANAYA
TRUSTEE8.00X1526700
CHARLES WAGNER
TRUSTEE22.00X1654300
JACK BRUTON
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MANUEL MARQUEZ
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DONALD WOLBERG
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PRESCILLA MAULDIN
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LEOPOLDO PINEDA
GENERAL MANAGER (1/1/2010-8/20/2010)40.00X86586020694
RICHARD LOPEZ
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DAVID MONTOYA
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Formers Listed0FormersListed
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Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (3 entries)

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SGS ENGINEERING LLC
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WESTERN ENERGY SERVICES OF DURANGO INC
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Number Of Contractors GT100 K3NumberOfContractorsGT100K

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenue (3 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBusiness CodeBusinessCodeTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnRelated Or Exempt Function IncomeRelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome
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Total5500Total

Comp Current Officers Directors CompCurrentOfficersDirectors

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Total498120Total

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Interest Interest

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Total2015127Total

Other Expenses OtherExpenses (5 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionTotalTotal
PURCHASED POWER13119225
ADMIN. & GENERAL EXP965085
DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE604316
CUSTOMER SERVICE562487
TAXES & FRANCHISE FEES175016

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BOY0BOY
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Info In Schedule O Part XIXInfoInScheduleOPartXI
Reconcilation Revenue Expenses1405891ReconcilationRevenueExpenses
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Method Of Accounting AccrualXMethodOfAccountingAccrual
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReview
FS Audited0FSAudited
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequired

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Agent Trustee Etc0AgentTrusteeEtc
Included On FS1IncludedOnFS

Land Land

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Other Cost Or Other Basis86262OtherCostOrOtherBasis
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Buildings Buildings

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Other Cost Or Other Basis995418OtherCostOrOtherBasis
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Equipment Equipment

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Book Value44422537BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

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Book Value3927411BookValue
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Total Of Book Value Land Buildings48943601TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelated (10 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValueMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuation
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - NATIONAL RURAL UTILITIES COOP FIN. CORP126075C
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - FEDERATED INSURANCE108729C
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - SOUTHEASTERN DATA COOPERATIVE, INC.51552C
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - TRI-STATE3003276C
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC44294C
CAPITAL TERM CERTIFICATES - NATIONAL RURAL UTILITIES COOP FIN CORP503272C
MEMBERSHIPS - NATIONAL RURAL UTILITIES COOP FIN CORP1000C
NOTES RECEIVABLE - WEATHERIZATION LOANS119704C
INSURANCE AND EDUCATION FUND676522C
OTHER INVESTMENTS1327C
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Total Of Book Value Program Related4635751TotalOfBookValueProgramRelated

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (6 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
CONSUMER DEPOSITS$78,925
ACCUMULATED PROVISION FOR POST RETIREMENT HEALTH BENEFITS$251,972
ACCRUED TAXES & FRANCHISE FEES$61,992
OTHER CURRENT & ACCRUED LIABILITIES$195,464
DEBT SERVICE ADJUSTMENT OVERCOLLECTED$1,690,351
DEFERRED CREDITS$128,499
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts2407203TotalOfAmounts

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (3 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
Part IV, Line 2b:PURSUANT TO THE COOPERATIVE'S BYLAWS ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 3-5, THE COOPERATIVE SHALL TRANSFER RETIREMENTS OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL, WHICH HAVE REMAINED UNCLAIMED FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS, TO SOCORRO ELECTRIC FOUNDATION TO BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENABLE STUDENTS FROM RURAL AREAS TO ATTEND COLLEGE, TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR OTHER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTION. A PORTION OF THESE UNCLAIMED CAPITAL CREDITS PAYMENTS ARE MAINTAINED IN A DESIGNATED ACCOUNT HELD BY THE COOPERATIVE.
Part X:ON APRIL 1, 2009, THE COOPERATIVE ADOPTED THE "UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS" PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE PRIMARY TAX POSITION OF THE COOPERATIVE IS ITS FILING STATUS AS A TAX EXEMPT ENTITY. THE COOPERATIVE DETERMINED THAT IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT ITS TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AND THAT ALL TAX BENEFITS ARE LIKELY TO BE REALIZED UPON SETTLEMENT WITH TAXING AUTHORITIES.Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48:
Part IX THE AMOUNT OF OTHER ASSETS ON FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 15 DOES NOT EQUAL OR EXCEED 5 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL ASSETS ON FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 16, COLUMN B. CONSEQUENTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS INSTRUCTIONS SCHEDULE D, PART IX HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Records Maintained0RecordsMaintained
No Grant More Than5000XNoGrantMoreThan5000

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII

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Type Of GrantTUITION SCHOLARSHIPS TO PURSUE SECONDARY EDUCATIONTypeOfGrant
Number Of Recipients10NumberOfRecipients
Amount Of Cash Grant5500AmountOfCashGrant

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

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IdentifierOther Information:Identifier
Return ReferencePart IV:ReturnReference
ExplanationALL GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS ARE MADE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE COOPERATIVE'S SERVICE AREA. ALL DONATIONS ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH OUR MEMBERS RESIDE. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO AWARDED TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED BY STUDENTS FROM THE COOPERATIVE'S SERVICE TERRITORY.Explanation

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV

Name Of Interested Person NameOfInterestedPerson

Name Business NameBusiness

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION INCBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
RelationshipA BOARD MEMBER OF THE COOPERATIVE SERVES ON TRI-STATE G&T'S BOARDRelationship
Amount Of Transaction13119225AmountOfTransaction
Description Of TransactionTHE COOPERATIVE PURCHASES ITS POWER FROM TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION, INC.DescriptionOfTransaction
Sharing Of Revenues0SharingOfRevenues

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (18 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierExplanationExplanationReturn ReferenceReturnReference
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4THE FOLLOWING BYLAW CHANGES WERE MADE DURING THE 2010 TAX YEAR. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, THESE BYLAW CHANGES WERE ALSO REPORTED ON THE 2009 FORM 990. ARTICLE III, SECTION 6, QUORUM AT ALL MEETINGS, WAS AMENDED TO READ 'THREE PER CENTUM OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM'. ARTICLE III, SECTION 12, ACTION BY MEMBERS AT DISTRICT MEETINGS, WAS AMENDED TO ALLOW REVIEW OF ANY RESOLUTION SUBMITTED AND ADOPTED BY MEMBERS AT A DISTRICT MEETING TO BE REVIEWED AT THE NEXT SUCCEEDING ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING, OR SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS, IF THE RESOLUTION SO PROVIDES. ARTICLE V, SECTION 1 (GENERAL POWERS) AND SECTION 2 (ELECTION AND TENURE OF OFFICE), WAS AMENDED TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BOARD TRUSTEES FROM ELEVEN TO FIVE TRUSTEES AND RESTRICTS ANY BOARD TRUSTEE FROM SERVING FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS. ARTICLE V, SECTION 7, COMPENSATION, WAS AMENDED TO RESTRICT EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE TRUSTEES, ON BEHALF OF A TRUSTEE, TO NOT EXCEED $10,000 PER YEAR, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FOR WHICH THE LIMIT IS $15,000 PER YEAR. ARTICLE V, SECTION 8, DIVISION INTO DISTRICTS, WAS AMENDED TO RE-ALIGN THE FIVE VOTING DISTRICTS OF THE COOPERATIVE BASED UPON, AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, EQUAL MEMBER POPULATION. MEMBERS OF EACH DISTRICT SHALL ELECT ONE TRUSTEE. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1, REGULAR MEETINGS, WAS AMENDED TO REQUIRE ONE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE MONTHLY MEETING WOULD BE OPEN TO MEMBER/OWNERS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PRESS WITH TIMELY NOTICE OF THE MEETING ADVERTISED IN MONTHLY BILL MAILINGS AND LOCAL NEWSPAPERS. A SECTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA SHALL BE RESERVED FOR MEMBER PARTICIPATION DURING WHICH MEMBER/OWNERS MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOARD. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5, WAS ADDED TO NOTE THE COOPERATIVE VOLUNTARILY AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT. ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 2, WAS AMENDED TO REQUIRE THE COOPERATIVE TO NOTIFY MEMBERS OF THEIR PATRONAGE CAPITAL (CAPITAL CREDITS) ANNUALLY. ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 8, DONATIONS, WAS ADDED, RESTRICTING THE COOPERATIVE FROM DONATING TO ANY ADULT OR CIVIC ORGANIZATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6THE COOPERATIVE WAS FORMED BY THE MEMBERS TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE AT COST ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7aTHE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE VOTE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DO SO ON A VOTING DISTRICT BY VOTING DISTRICT BASIS. EACH MEMBER WITHIN THE VOTING DISTRICT IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE DURING ELECTIONS REGARDLESS OF THE VALUE OR QUANTITY OF COOPERATIVE SERVICES USED.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7bTHE FOLLOWING ACTS REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE. 1. DISSOLUTION/LIQUIDATION OF THE COOPERATIVE. 2. MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE COOPERATIVE WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION. 3. THE DISPOSAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE COOPERATIVE'S ASSETS. 4. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OCCURRING SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE THE FORM 990 WAS FILED.
OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE POLICIES OUTLINED IN THE COOPERATIVE'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTION OR SITUATION THAT MIGHT VIOLATE THE POLICY TO THE THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE BY-LAWS DISQUALIFY A TRUSTEE FROM SERVING ON THE BOARD, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IF HE/SHE (1) IS EMPLOYED BY OR INVESTS IN A COMPETING BUSINESS, (2) IS AN ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND (3) HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH ANOTHER TRUSTEE/OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE COOPERATIVE.Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
THE COOPERATIVE POSTS THE COOPERATIVE'S BY-LAWS AND SUMMARIZED COPIES OF CURRENT AND PRIOR YEARS' AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON THE COOPERATIVE'S WEBSITE. PURSUANT TO THE AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5 AS ADOPTED BY THE MEMBERS IN APRIL 2010, THE COOPERATIVE VOLUNTARILY AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OPEN MEETING ACT AND THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
INDEPENDENT TRUSTEELEROY ANAYA PER IRS FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT AN INDEPENDENT TRUSTEE BECAUSE HE IS ON THE BOARD OF TRI-STATE G&T ASSOCIATION, INC, A TAXABLE COOPERATIVE. THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASES ITS ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM TRI-STATE AND THE COOPERATIVE IS A MEMBER OF TRI-STATE. AS SUCH, MR. ANAYA IS THE COOPERATIVE'S REPRESENTATIVE ON TRI-STATE'S BOARD. MR. ANAYA HAS NO OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN TRI-STATE AND RECEIVES NO DIRECT OR INDIRECT BENEFIT FROM THE COOPERATIVE DOING BUSINESS WITH TRI-STATE.Form 990, Part VI, Line 1b
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTESFROM TIME TO TIME THE ENTIRE BOARD WILL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSING ITEMS OF A SENSITIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL NATURE. WHEN THIS OCCURS MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE ARE REMOVED FROM THE MEETING ROOM. MINUTES OF SUCH SESSIONS ARE TYPICALLY TAKEN. ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ARE ADJOURNED ARE FULLY DOCUMENTED IN THE WRITTEN MINUTES.Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b
TO PROVIDE DETAIL REGARDING OFFICER'S OTHER COMPENSATIONIN ORDER TO PROVIDE RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO ITS EMPLOYEES, THE COOPERATIVE HAS ESTABLISHED A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN UNDER SECTION 401(K) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS PART OF THE PLAN DOCUMENT, THE COOPERATIVE PROVIDES A MATCHING CONTRIBUTION UP TO 11% OF A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE'S SALARY. ADDITIONALLY, THE COOPERATIVE PARTICIPATES IN A MULTI-EMPLOYER DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS PLAN ARE BASED ON 7% OF A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE'S SALARY BUT MAY NOT EXCEED THE FULL FUNDING LIMITATION OF SUCH PLAN. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR BOTH PLANS ARE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS, MEETING THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PLANS. THE COOPERATIVE ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION AND LIFE INSURANCE TO ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS, THROUGH A QUALIFIED PLAN. THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ON PART VII, COLUMN (F) FOR THE OFFICER IS COMPRISED OF THE ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE OFFICER, THE TOTAL AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED TO THE 401(K) PENSION PLAN AND THE INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OFFICER. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE PENSION PLANS, THE COOPERATIVE ALSO PROVIDES POST-RETIREMENT HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS THROUGH AN UNFUNDED WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN. THE PER PERSON VALUE OF THESE BENEFITS HAS NOT BEEN ESTIMATED.Form 990, Part VII, Column F
GENERAL MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIESTHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSIDERS THE GENERAL MANAGER TO BE BOTH THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND THE TOP FINANCIAL OFFICIAL. THEREFORE, ONLY THE GENERAL MANAGER IS LISTED AS AN EMPLOYEE OFFICER.Form 990, Part VII, Section A
PATRONAGE DIVIDENDSPATRONAGE DIVIDENDS RESULT FROM THE PURCHASE OF WHOLESALE POWER FROM A GENERATION & TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE. PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS ALSO RESULT FROM THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST FROM COOPERATIVE BANKS AND THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FROM OTHER COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASES FROM AND PAYMENTS TO SUCH COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS ARE A DIRECT COMPONENT OF COST OF THE ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE COOPERATIVE TO ITS MEMBERS.Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2
ACCOUNTING SYSTEMTHE ACCOUNTING RECORDS OF THE COOPERATIVE ARE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FOR CLASS A AND B ELECTRIC UTILITIES MODIFIED FOR ELECTRIC BORROWERS OF THE RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE(RUS). THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING DOES NOT RECORD EXPENSES IN THE GENERAL EXPENSE CATEGORIES PROVIDED ON PART IX LINES 1 - 23. THE COOPERATIVE WILL BREAK OUT SALARIES AND WAGES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PAYROLL TAXES THAT ARE ALLOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR ACCOUNTING SYSTEM, BUT OTHER EXPENSES THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN LINES 1 - 23 WILL BE REPORTED ON LINE 24 UNDER THE EXPENSE CATEGORIES REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS.Form 990, Part IX
RECONCILIATION OF WAGES PER RETURN TO FORM W-3SALARIES AND WAGES ARE ALLOCATED TO ASSET, LIABILITY, AND EXPENSE ACCOUNTS BASED ON THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN AN EFFORT TO EXPLAIN WHY THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ON LINES 5-7 DO NOT AGREE TO THE W-3 THE FOLLOWING RECONCILIATION IS PROVIDED. TOTAL PER LINES 5-7 $1,609,459 LESS DIRECTORS FEES REPORTED ON 1099-MISC (145,977) LESS OFFICERS BENEFITS REPORTED ON LINE 5 (42,939) PLUS SALARIES AND WAGES ALLOCATED TO ASSET ACCOUNTS 579,853 RECONCILIATION TO W-3 $2,000,396Form 990, Part IX, Lines 5-7
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES INCLUDED IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERALTHE FOLLOWING IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE EXPENSES REPORTED AS ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSE ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24. MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL EXPENSE $296,620 OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EXPENSE 77,808 OUTSIDE SERVICES EMPLOYED 222,289 ASSOCIATION DUES 113,479 DIRECTOR EXPENSES 75,353 MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL PLANT 179,536 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSE PER 990 $965,085Form 990, Part IX, Line 24
TO PROVIDE DETAIL REGARDING OTHER EXPENSESTHE FOLLOWING IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE EXPENSES REPORTED AS OTHER EXPENSES ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24F. SALES EXPENSE $30,646 OTHER DEDUCTIONS 94,789 TRANSMISSION EXPENSE 965 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES PER FORM 990 LINE 24F $126,400Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f
Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances:OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME- NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 31,384. RETIREMENTS OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL -289,022. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME-PROVISION FOR PENSION AND BENEFITS 3,912. DEBT SERVICE COST OVERBILLING ADJUSTMENT -1,331,317. Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 5: -1,585,043.Form 990, Part XI, line 5:
INDEPENDENT AUDIT AND AUDIT COMMITTEEAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31ST. THE TAX RETURN HAS BEEN AND CONTINUES TO BE PREPARED BASED ON A CALENDAR YEAR END OF DECEMBER 31. THE BOARD AS A WHOLE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDITOR.Form 990, Part XII, Lines 2B and 2C

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