How far should the treasurer go to recover a $5.00 bank fee on a check that needed to be redeposited?
Call the writer of the check, explain that the check needed to be redeposited in the PTA bank account and that the bank charged the PTA $5.00, and that the writer is now liable for the bank fee. Explain “deposit promptly.” “Promptly.” “Immediately.” “As soon as possible.” The treasurer should not keep cash in her car or home The deposit should be made the day of the event or collection of money, if at all possible. For safety reasons, the treasurer should not go to the bank alone. Two people should bank large deposits after the money has been counted and verified by two people. If a large amount of money is to be collected at a time when the banks are not open, arrangements should be made ahead of time to make a night deposit. Depending upon the community, a police or sheriff escort may be provided on request.
