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Lessons for Boards from the Nonprofit Overhead Cost Project

Lessons for Boards from the Nonprofit Overhead Cost Project incorporates lessons from the Overhead Cost Study that help board members to check and encourage the financial accountability of their organizations. Widespread problems with financial reporting and controls suggest that board members should take a close look at these aspects of their own organizations as part of fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities. The Guide covers issues of financial controls, financial reporting, financial staffing, and organizational effectiveness.