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Three Financial Safeguards Worth Reviewing Before 2027

Published about 7 hours ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader ,

Here's a quick weekend challenge for your church's leadership team.

Before the year ends, review three safeguards:

1. APPROVALS: Who authorizes spending, and are the limits clear?

2. OVERSIGHT: Does someone independent review account activity?

3. RECORDS: Can your church locate the documentation behind important financial decisions?

You don't need to overhaul everything at once. Start by identifying one process that could be clearer.

A helpful question for your next board meeting: “What financial responsibility currently depends on one person's memory or availability?”

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