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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There’s not enough information on how Venmo was used and what amount. If it’s a $10 T-shirt sale or a $500 donation, it makes a difference. Can the OP say in what context was used?

Another point, what’s OPs position in the PTA. If she’s an officer she could have access to financial documents, and if something is going on, it would be very easy to spot.

It’s far more likely people are lazy than there’s some malfeasance going on.

For what is worth I have given a donation through Venmo to the PTA former president, current secretary. She was organizing a camping trip and asked that if a family attends, a $75 donation is made to the school. My membership was not current at the time, didn’t want to go through the hassle of updating it, so I just asked that I give her the money and she gives it to school. PTAs are neighborhood organizations, kids know each other, parents are friends etc. occasional use of Venmo is not indicative of crimes being committed.[/quote]

For any amount, it's highly inappropriate as it is a non-profit organization with accountability.  All transitions have to be documented.  Cash is fine if she deposits it directly and has a good accounting but something going into her personal bank account or venmo is not.  Most people don't look at the PTA finances.  Most don't even discuss it at the meetings.  We give a breakdown at our meetings but that's very rare.  The camping trip may not have been PTA sponsored so that might be different but for anything else it needs to go through the PTA accounts only.[/quote]

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