Can PTA hire an outside auditor to provide audit services who is related to school staff?
Yes. The PTA executive board must make full disclosure to the membership of the outside auditor being hired and the amount paid must be fair market value for the services provided. How can bank statements be reconciled when the treasurer has not reconciled them, and it is difficult to determine if there are outstanding checks. Bank statements should be reconciled monthly. If that is not being done, then someone other than the treasurer should reconcile the statements. The executive board should insist that proper financial procedures be followed. If the auditor determines that there are problems, then request the council or district come and do training. The bank can provide a list of checks it has received prior to the bank statement being mailed. Ensure that all bank statements be mailed to the school address. If the treasurer refuses to use correct procedures, the PTA executive board may ask her to resign using Due Process. Follow the procedures outlined in the Unit Bylaws for Local
