Conflicts of Interest

A conflict of interest, or an appearance of conflict of interest, is when personal interests, financial or otherwise, appear to be too closely intertwined with the operations of the organization. It is an individual’s responsibility to divulge the potential conflict of interest and it is the responsibility of the governing board to periodically review these conflicts.
Those individuals involved with Phoenix Programs will be asked to fill out the following questions if a conflict or potential conflict is identified. That information is brought to the attention of the board of directors. The conflict, and any constraints listed regarding the conflict, are brought to the public and others on a need to know basis.

Greg Deline – President
Disclosure dated February 10th, 2016:

I have recently rejoined the Board of Directors. I own two recovery houses which PHP has paid rent and sobriety deposit through DMH supportive housing and federal emergency housing funds as do other providers of recovery housing.  This is to be considered a long-term conflict of interest.

Precautions:

Program Participants identify openings and secure a move in date before PHP is asked to provide pass through funding. Case Management and residential staff will maintain lists of all known recovery housing providers and post openings as they are received by providers irrespective of board involvement. I would abstain from any vote involving specific recovery housing providers if one should occur and would absent the room during these discussions. I would not accept funds from any payer source that disallows conflicts.

Publications:

Agency website, employee intranet

 

Randy Minchew – Member and Former President
DISCLOSURE DATED FEBRUARY 17TH, 2016:

I have recently purchased the former 31st Day recovery houses which PHP has traditionally paid rent and sobriety deposit through DMH supportive housing and federal emergency housing funds. PHP clients may request start up funding from PHP to move in when the project is completed.  This is to be considered a long-term conflict of interest.

PRECAUTIONS:

Program Participants identify openings and secure a move in date before PHP is asked to provide pass through funding. Case Management and residential staff will maintain lists of all known recovery housing providers and post openings as they are received by providers irrespective of board involvement. I would abstain from any vote involving specific recovery housing providers if one should occur and would be absent from the room during these discussions. I would not accept funds from any payer source that disallows conflicts.  This is to be considered a long-term conflict of interest.

PUBLICATIONS:

Agency website, employee intranet