Strong community work depends on trust.
Sahan Community Network is committed to responsible stewardship, honest administration and clear accountability. We use written financial controls, Board oversight and record-keeping procedures to protect public, donor and community funds.
We understand that accountability is not simply a funding requirement. It is part of our responsibility to the people and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
Sahan works to ensure that organizational resources are used for their approved purposes and that financial decisions are properly authorized, documented and reviewed.
Our accountability practices are designed to:
- protect organizational and public funds;
- support accurate financial records;
- prevent conflicts of interest;
- track grants and restricted funding;
- identify and address financial misconduct;
- meet reporting and record-keeping requirements; and
- maintain the confidence of community members, funders and partners.
Governance
Sahan Community Network is an Ontario nonprofit community organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Sahan Community Network was founded by Maxamed Osso, who serves as Chair of the Board of Directors.
Office Coordination
Huda Abdulle - Office Coordinator
The Board provides oversight of Sahan’s policies, budgets, financial reporting, grant obligations and major organizational commitments.
Our Accountability Framework
Financial Stewardship
Sahan uses Board-approved budgets, documented spending authority, supporting records for payments and regular financial reporting.
Financial responsibilities are assigned according to organizational roles. No person should control every stage of requesting, approving, processing and reviewing the same transaction.
Grant and Restricted-Fund Management
Grant and restricted funds are tracked separately and used only for their approved purposes.
Sahan maintains grant records that may include funding agreements, approved budgets, amendments, reporting deadlines, eligible expenses, payment records and supporting documents.
Material financial or reporting concerns are brought to the Board and addressed according to the applicable funding agreement.
Preventing Financial Misconduct
Sahan does not tolerate fraud, theft, bribery, falsified records, misuse of restricted funds, undisclosed conflicts of interest or retaliation against a person who raises a concern in good faith.
Concerns are reviewed through a fair and conflict-conscious process. An allegation is not treated as proof. Decisions are based on the available evidence and the requirements that apply to the organization.
How Financial Controls Work at Sahan
Sahan’s financial-control framework includes:
- Board approval of organizational budgets and significant commitments;
- documented authorization before funds are spent;
- invoices, receipts, contracts, timesheets or other supporting records;
- separation of financial duties where reasonably practicable;
- regular bank reconciliation and independent review;
- grant-by-grant tracking of revenue and eligible expenses;
- disclosure and management of conflicts of interest;
- controls over payroll, reimbursements and organizational purchases;
- secure retention of financial and grant records; and
- Board review of financial reporting and significant control concerns.
These controls are reviewed as the organization grows and as legal, operational or funding requirements change.
Reporting a Financial Concern
A director, employee, volunteer, contractor, community member, funder or other person dealing with Sahan may raise a good-faith concern about suspected financial misconduct.
Concerns may be directed to the Chair of the Board. If the concern involves the Chair, it may be directed to another disinterested member of the Board.
Sahan prohibits retaliation against a person who raises a concern in good faith or participates in an authorized review.
Privacy notice: Do not send detailed allegations, financial records, passwords or sensitive personal information through Sahan’s general website contact form. Contact Sahan to arrange a direct and confidential conversation with an appropriate Board representative.
Policies and Accountability Documents
Sahan maintains written policies governing financial controls, fraud prevention, financial misconduct reporting, record preservation and Board oversight.
Financial Controls Policy - Public Summary
This public summary explains Sahan’s approach to budgeting, authorization, documentation, restricted funds, financial review and record keeping.
Anti-Fraud, Financial Misconduct and Whistleblower Policy - Public Version
This policy explains prohibited conduct, reporting protections, conflict-safe reporting channels, fair review procedures and protection against retaliation.
Detailed internal spending limits, banking controls, security procedures and confidential investigation records are not published.
Public Funding Acknowledgement
In 2026, Sahan Community Network received funding through the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program to support paid summer employment opportunities for youth.
This acknowledgement identifies past project funding only. It does not imply Government of Canada endorsement of Sahan Community Network or its services.
Information for Funders and Partners
Sahan welcomes appropriate organizational due-diligence requests.
Subject to privacy, legal and contractual requirements, Sahan may provide authorized funders or prospective partners with relevant organizational information, including:
- incorporation and governance records;
- current Board information;
- Board-approved financial and anti-fraud policies;
- approved financial statements where available;
- evidence of grant-management procedures;
- confirmation of completed funded projects; and
- references from previous funders or partner organizations where the referee has agreed to be contacted.
Names, quotations, logos and private contact information belonging to funders or partner organizations will not be published without permission.
Contact Sahan
For an organizational accountability or funder due-diligence inquiry, contact:
Sahan Community Network
1735 Kipling Avenue, Lower Level, Suite A
Toronto, Ontario M9R 2Y8
Telephone: 416-668-9156
Email: info@sahancommunity.com
Office hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Resources Last Reviewed
Resources last reviewed: September 3, 2026
Review this page at least annually and whenever Sahan’s policies, governance, public funding information or contact details change.