ࡱ> fhgc 7#bjbjZWZW .P8=`\8=`\7 """""6666,b655555555$7>:75"75""L5EEE ""5E5EE/1w20qt14b5051:Z:(w2w2:"M3E7575N5: > : Course 9: How to Determine an Entitys Legal Status What is the definition of a governmental entity? A governmental entity is that which is closely affiliated, generally by government ownership or control, with State and local governments. What is the definition of a non-governmental or private entity? A non-governmental entity is that which is not affiliated, through ownership or control, with State and local governments. What is a political subdivision? A political subdivision is a separate legal entity of a State which usually has specific governmental functions. The term ordinarily includes a county, city, town, village, or school district, and, in many States, a sanitation, utility, reclamation, drainage, flood control, or similar district. A political subdivisions legal status is governmental. What are examples of typical political subdivisions? Political subdivision ordinarily includes counties, cities, townships, villages, schools, sanitation, utility, irrigation, drainage and flood-control districts, and similar governmental entities. Who makes the determination as to whether or not an entity is governmental or non-governmental? Generally, the State determines the legal status of an entity of the State. Therefore, if an entity or entity type is not defined in statute and legislation then, in consideration of the States authority to specify who or what its political subdivisions are, it is strongly encouraged that the Attorney General, at the request of the state administrator, opine on the legal status of an entity Who is responsible for negotiating the legal status with an entity? Negotiations between a State and entities of the State in connection with coverage under the State's Agreement are generally intrastate matters. The State determines for whom and whether and when to extend Section 218 coverage subject to the requirements of Section 218 of the Act. However, if a State needs assistance from SSA regarding an entity and its relative status to the Section 218 Agreement or modification then the State should contact the RO. If necessary, how do I make an individual determination of an entitys status? If the State is unable or unwilling to make a determination on an entitys status then SSA will make an entity by entity determination as we review, approve, deny and execute coverage through modifications. When making an Individual determination the following should be considered. State statute and legislation Statute may or may not specify that entities are governments of the State. There may be language distinguishing an entity as governmental for some purposes (i.e., open disclosure and public meetings), but that should be expected from any entity that provides any degree of public service; therefore, it should not necessarily be used as the sole consideration for determining an entitys legal status. Research Attorney General Opinions An Attorney General Opinion generally consists of a written interpretation of an existing State law. Opinions are not rules of law; however, Attorney General Opinions are given substantial weight and are presumed to be correct interpretations of State law unless the opinion is modified by legislative or judicial means. Use the six characteristics that may qualify an entity as an instrumentality of government. 1.Is the entity used for a governmental purposes? 2.Is the performance of its function on behalf of the state or a political subdivision/instrumentality of government? 3.Are there private interests involved or does the state or political subdivision involved have the powers and interests of an owner? 4.Is the control and supervision of the organization vested in the public authority? 5.Is express or implied statutory or other authority necessary for the creation and use of such an instrumentality, and whether such authority exists? 6.What is the degree of financial autonomy and the source of its operating expenses? In addition to the above, IRS private letter rulings can also serve as indicators of the entitys legal status. However, IRS determinations should only be used is a factor of consideration not as an absolute. What is Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC)? The section 501 category of the IRC relates to tax-exempt organizations. According to the IRS, in order for an organization to qualify as a tax-exempt organization it must be organized to operate according to guidelines set forth in section 501(3) of the IRC and must not benefit any one individual. The exempt purposes set forth in section 501(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and the preventing cruelty to children or animals. The term charitable is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erecting or maintaining public buildings, monuments, or works; lessening the burdens of government; lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. Important: The term tax exempt refers to Federal Income Tax and not Social Security. 501(c)(3) determinations are not factors for consideration in Social Security and Section 218 determinations and should not be considered. How do I determine if Federal or State Laws apply? Federal law governs determinations involving coverage of State and local government employees. These determinations may be based on decisions regarding specific issues to which Federal law is applied and other issues to which State law is applied. It is important to know whether Federal or State law is applied in making a determination on a specific issue. The chart below can serve as a first-step approach to determining whether an issue lies within the authority of the Federal or State governments. It is important to remember though, when establishing the authority under which determinations are to be made, you should assess the situation independent of prior determinations. 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