By JIM BUTLER

Volunteers of America of North Louisiana and Affiliates (Shreveport, Bossier City, Alexandria, Pineville and Ruston) had an operating margin of $1.1 million in the year ending June 30.

The annual audit of the non-profit organization, released last week, reports $20.4 million operating revenue program- wide.

Cash and cash equivalents at the fiscal year end totaled $4.6 million, the audit shows, compared to $3.8 million a year earlier.

VOA provides housing, health and other social services for adults and children, disabled, homeless and others.

The triad of its programs, according to the audit, is Encouraging Positive Development, Promoting Self Sufficiency and Fostering Independence.

Systemwide revenue from contributions, with and without use restrictions, was $3.4 million. Government grants and contracts accounted for $15.9 million.

United Way and Combined Federal Campaign pledges yielded less than $1,000 each.

The three programs enumerated above
accounted for $15.6 million expenses, with Fostering Independence taking $9.7 million.

The Alexandria Living Center (Upper Road)had revenue of $193,000 (grants and contracts and service fees and operating expenses of $235,000.

The Pineville Center (Rainbow Drive) had $209,000 revenue and $240,000 expenses.

Systemwide salary and wages totaled $9.9 million.

Program services payroll totaled $8.2 million; supporting services management & general payroll expense was $1.3 million. Professional services cost was $1 million.

The audit notes agency head Carolyn Hammond’s salary was $148,500. Her compensation also includes vehicle cost, $8,275, and housing, $25,500.