General Structure
North Stonington Ambulance Association (NSAA) is a non-profit organization as defined under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. Our membership is made up of volunteers who assist in all aspects of the Association: from serving on an ambulance crew to painting the building. Paid employees are not eligible for Association membership.

The Board of Directors is composed of a subset of the volunteer members who are charged with governing the Association. These members are citizens of the community, each bringing a unique perspective to the leadership of the Association. Some Board members have a strong background in finances, while others bring medical and operational knowledge.

 

Funding
NSAA receives funding from three
separate sources: patient billing,
tax monies from the Town of North
Stonington, and donations. The first
two sources are combined to cover
all operational expenses, while
donations are handled separately.

Patient billing revenues account for approximately one-third of the total operating budget. These revenues are collected by billing the patients we transport and are typically covered by the patient's insurance company. Outstanding bills with no attempt at payment are usually sent to collections. The amount we charge for transport is set by the State of Connecticut. This money is spent first, before using Town funding.

Town funding accounts for the remaining two-thirds of the budget and is provided by the tax base of the Town. This also includes capital purchases (ambulances, equipment, etc.) and a few miscellaneous items such as diesel fuel.

Donations to the Association are typically from private citizens and usually total less than $5,000 for a single year. This money is placed into a separate account with specific guidelines for use. It is not directly applied to the operational budget.

 

Information Availability
Although NSAA is not officially a Town agency or department, we still abide by the Connecticut Freedom of Information laws. We know that the best way to maintain the confidence of our community is through frequent communication and an open administration that welcomes scrutiny - from any source. Visit our document center, where you will find access to financial information, letters, policies, and more.