The Executive Council Meeting on November 22, 2022 had some exciting points. They voted to pay exorbitant dues to multiple organizations. They also significantly enlarged the budgets of many organizations.
In a time when inflation is soaring, why are we funding non-profits with millions of dollars and enlarging the budgets of million dollar programs?
Why are we erecting statues that cost $12,000? And why are we sending over $4,000,0000 to Ukraine to pay for personnel?
Where is the oversight?
$40,000 (Annual) Membership dues to Health and Social Services (APHSA)
Apparently, this is an organization that helps people learn about accessing food, housing, employment and childcare.
Every state in the United States pays these dues. In fact, other states have higher dues, based on population. If our dues are $40,000, with a population of about 1 million. That means that California with $37 million people pays about $1,480,000. If you look at the whole United States, with roughly $333,000,000 people, that means that this organization receives over $13,320,000 a year.
The organization has a variety of meetings and one summit a year. Last year, they had 500 people attend their summit. It also writes some journal articles.
It also appears that they use volunteers to stay up-to-date on government policy.
This group has been around since the 1930s. Have they been getting $40,000 from the tax payers of NH every year?
$35,813.00 (Annual) Membership dues International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)
The IBTTA is another another non-profit from the 1932 that helps educate people on the transportation system. This is a worldwide organization with 23 member agencies in other countries and all 50 states. We have been a part of this organization since 1985.
They discuss ideas about transportation at this non-profit.
Again, if you follow, that NH pays $38,000 and has 1 million people. Then, California pays around $1,332,000, and the whole United States pays $11,988,000. Think about the revenue this non-profit has pulled in since 1932.
The IBTTA is also an educational non-profit. It also provides the service of tracking data through the tolls.
They have a “charitable arm,” but donations are accepted for that.
$5,555,00 (Annual) Membership dues Correctional Leaders Association (CLA)
The CLA has been around since 1960, and we have been apart of it since 1984. All 50 states are members of this organization.
CLA, again is an educational organization. It exchanges ideas on how to fight substance abuse, which accounts for most of the incarcerations. Again, they provide conferences and publish articles on the correction system.
Nationwide, this organization pulls in about $1,849,814 a year.
$1,888.00 (Annual) Membership dues American Water Works Association (AWWA)
The AWWA was founded in 1881. All 50 states are a part of this organization. It also educates people on what is going on in water treatment. This non-profit’s fee is based on population and number of public water systems.
Nationwide, this organization pulls in $623,040. That is great for a non-profit.
59,319.88 Military Affairs and Veterans Cemetery
The Military Affairs and Veterans Services is asking for $60,000 to update the grounds. They are asking for $3,306 for family brochures and about $12,000 for monuments. Is there anyone that checks on these projects? They are also replacing the floor for $7,000. How often do they replace floors at a cemetery building?
$4,008,161 Ukrainian Refugee Fund
It seems like all of the funds are going to personnel, rather than any refugees. There is a line item that says, “Indirect Costs,” and that fee is $8,978. Then, it is $300,000 in funds that are just transferred without any explanation.
Does anyone vote on whether we support the war in Ukraine with $4,008,161 of taxpayer money?
2,296,102 Hospitality Capacity Surge
It seems that someone needs $2,296,102 for a hospitality surge. Why are so many people needing hotels and restaurants when we are having record inflation and gas prices?
These funds were taken from the ARPA (American Recovery Protection Act). Why shouldn’t it go back to the people if it wasn’t used? We will need it in the coming months.
$125,000 Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
This department needs $125,000 for promoting and protecting cultural resources. This is in addition to their $1,637,401 budget.
Do we need all of that money to protect our natural resources and promote them? I think that most of that is done by those that are making money off of our natural resources.
$880,920 Save our Granite Stages
This organization is still receiving Covid Recovery funds. Again, inflation is hitting. Who is going to the theatre?
The report could go on and on. Keep writing in the comments what your findings are.
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