2025 - Your Commission at Work

YOUR FINANCE COMMITTEE AT WORK

Finance

The Finance Committee carries the fiduciary responsibility of overseeing all financial matters for the Commission. Its work ensures that budgeting and spending remain aligned with our mission while maintaining strong accountability. By implementing sound internal controls and practices, the committee safeguards Commission assets and ensures producer assessments are invested wisely. A key part of this responsibility is asking thoughtful, informed questions. Committee members go beyond simply approving financial documents—they take time to understand what they are approving, because they are ultimately accountable for the organization’s financial integrity. Among the committee’s priorities are:

Ensuring cash inflows are sufficient to cover operations—or determining if reserves must be used. Maintaining at least three months of operating expenses on hand. Monitoring the proportion of funds allocated to program activities, research, and administration. Annually, an independent auditing firm conducts a full financial audit. NCSC has consistently received clean reports, which are made available to members during the Annual Meeting in January. This strong record of financial health reflects the Commission’s commitment to using grower assessments effectively and responsibly for the benefit of the industry

Administration 21%

Marketing 47%

Research 33%

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