Inquiring minds want to know…
WHY is the PTA being audited??
Every year, every PTA must complete an audit of the previous years’ books before the first general membership meeting. Sorry it is a pretty mundane excuse, but all true.
It has been difficult to find the brave and generous souls necessary to complete the audit in advance. When we finally got the three volunteers we needed, it took a few days to coordinate schedules. The Treasurer and I underestimated the amount of time necessary to complete the necessary standardized audit paperwork. The team put in an hour and a half last night, and will hopefully finish this evening.
Personally, numbers make me itch. Having worked often with auditors in my professional life, I’m not a fan of the job (SOX anyone?). I’m in awe of the attention to detail necessary, and firmly believe in the reasons behind annual auditing. It makes me wonder why I don’t do the same thing with my family finances?
Thanks for your patience in postponing the first meeting. We hated to do it, but realize we have to remain flexible in an all-volunteer all-donation organization. We’re here to the best we can for our community, school, teachers and kids.
Sincerely,
Wendy (Mello) Newton
Anthony and Dominic’s Mom
