Catholic Charities USA honored for its fiscal accountability

Published: 2007-10-01

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS) -- The Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance has given its seal of approval to Catholic Charities USA, recognizing that it meets all standards for charity accountability. The alliance, a national charity watchdog group formed in 2001 through the merger of the National Charities Information Bureau with the Council of Better Business Bureaus' Foundation, reviews standards for governance and oversight, fiscal responsibility, truthfulness in representation and willingness to disclose information to the public before granting the seal. "We are proud to receive this widely recognized and extremely reputable seal that symbolizes our commitment to accountability," said Father Larry Snyder, president of the Alexandria-based Catholic Charities USA, in a statement.

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