Fast offering recipient signing payment check

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jms238
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Fast offering recipient signing payment check

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During an audit, I have a fast offering assistance check signed by the beneficiary of the funds (a counselor in the bishopric). Between the workflow approval by the bishop and the second signature on the check, I have two additional approvals. While everything appears to be in order, it seems that I learned at one point that no one should be signing checks made out to themselves or of which he is the beneficiary. I am probably making up this policy, because I cannot find it anywhere, but wanted to check with the internet brain trust.
garystroble
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jms238 wrote: Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:10 am During an audit, I have a fast offering assistance check signed by the beneficiary of the funds (a counselor in the bishopric). Between the workflow approval by the bishop and the second signature on the check, I have two additional approvals. While everything appears to be in order, it seems that I learned at one point that no one should be signing checks made out to themselves or of which he is the beneficiary. I am probably making up this policy, because I cannot find it anywhere, but wanted to check with the internet brain trust.
You are correct, that should not have happened.
eblood66
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Re: Fast offering recipient signing payment check

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Item 7 on the Paying Expenses of Ward Members page in the Help Center indicates that the payee should not sign the check.
jms238
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Re: Fast offering recipient signing payment check

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eblood66 wrote: Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:18 pm Item 7 on the Paying Expenses of Ward Members page in the Help Center indicates that the payee should not sign the check.
Thank you! This was very helpful.
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