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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

You’re making a big deal out of nothing.[/quote]

STOP. It's not legal to commingle private and nonprofit funds in a private account. Usually, people get away with it because PTAs are usually smaller dollar enterprises.[/quote]

Then I suggest you raise this issue at the next general PTA meeting. Let us know how it went.

Comingling money is not a crime, no matter how much you’d like it to be. Embezzlement is a crime but that would imply the money is used for a different purpose. Regardless of your dislike of the PTA president, you should appreciate the time people put in to volunteer for the school, give them the benefit of the doubt and be gracious. [/quote]

Some of us are highly ethical and show full accountability. It’s rare a pta goes into that much detail.  Ours does but that’s because a few of us choose to account for every dime.  [/quote]

Seriously, bring it up at the next meeting, I’m sure like minded people would appreciate your effort for transparency and accountability.
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Why would I bring it up when it’s already done by us.  [/quote]

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