Well, one way to look at this is the person was "suspected'' of stealing. You could consider giving this person a chance. If you have all your financial controls in place, this person should never be around your group's money on her own. Actually, these are procedures that should be followed regardless of who is on the board. We have helpful articles that outline key steps to take. For example, always have two people count cash that comes in at events or, if you charge for membership, when membership dues are collected. Make sure your group requires two people to sign all checks made out by the PTO. The names go on the account at the bank and a check can't be cashed without both signatures. For more information, click on the article links here:
5 Smart Financial Controls
Handling Cash: 6 Simple Steps