Possible Treasury discrepancy?

No information has been provided to clarify where the $35,000 figure came from, so I did some research. I don’t read the blogs, but I did for this project. I found member minutes from the June meeting that were taken by Gail Davis. These were posted on Rick Fifer’s blog. The figure posted for June for one of the CDs was $58,869.70. Unfortunately, that is not the correct number nor was it the number that I presented at the meeting. The correct number was $5,886.97. 
 
Therefore, the $35,000 discrepancy is not valid. This appears to be a note taking error and the neighborhood association has no control over notes taken by others and posted to sites other than the OSHNA website. 
 
The rest of the financials will be reported at the October general membership meeting per the bylaws of the association. This has been the practice for many years and I will continue it.
 
If any further clarification is needed on this error in note taking, please feel to discuss this at the next board meeting. 

Where can we view the treasury report? 

I do not understand where this figure of $35,000 is coming from that several people are batting around?   Please clarify for me and the rest of the organization.  
The one question that is burning in my mind is that of the reporting discrepancy discussed at the board meeting.  I believe the time period in question was between November '06 and January '07. Who was the treasurer at that time?  Why can't information be requested of whomever was handling the books at that time?  Where are the checks and balances to prevent such an occurrence?  

Here is a perfect example of the benefits of transparency and how an executive board promotes good will within a community's board and its members. Our bylaws state:
In the discharge of its duties, the executive board is responsible for ensuring the perpetual existence of the OSHNA; preserving the good name and reputation of the OSHNA; and in maintaining a sound financial standing.
 
Transparency preserves trust and fosters inclusion. Trust preserves reputation. Being responsible means acting as a fiduciary, i.e., acting in such a manner that decisions are made to maintain sound financials that ensures the perpetual existence of our community association.
 
Jen's question suggests there is work to be done by the executive board to meet our association's bylaws. Lack of information can create fear and suspicion which doesn't take long to turn into a wildfire.
 
Great works create great opportunities.  Here is a wonderful opportunity to show leadership and add value as a board to our community's experience. I look forward to seeing great works!

Jen,
 
Could you please provide more information about the $35,000 you are speaking of? Where did that figure come from? What does it represent?
 
The policy of the association that has been effect when Bill Duval, Randy Baron, Susan Long, and now Jeff Harmon were presidents (which is all I can personally speak from experience about) is that treasurer's reports given at each executive board meeting are available on request at the meeting.  OSHNA has never published our financials to the website in all the years I've been a volunteer. 
 
Article VII, section 7 of our bylaws provides guidance on publishing of treasurers reports. It says:  "The treasurer shall prepare a written annual report of gross income and detailing expenditures by type as of the end of August each year.This report shall be submitted to the executive board at its regular September meeting and to the general membership at the fourth quarterly general membership meeting."  The report was submitted as required at the September executive board meeting and will be published at our October general membership meeting.
 
The board takes your question very seriously.  You can help us provide a complete response to your question by providing some background details relating to where the $35,000 figure comes from.  The more you can tell us the easier it will be for us to fully respond. 
 
Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
 

Since I am the current treasurer, I'd like to have some more info on what $35,000 you are referring to?  The bank balances have been rerported at each board meeting and there has been no discrepancy.  Thank you. Cathy Simon