I know its easy to joke about but this happens at all levels. While the outcome here did not end up as a bad story it might have been. While the number here is

I know its easy to joke about but this happens at all levels. While the outcome here did not end up as a bad story it might have been. While the number here is phenomenal its usually the small numbers that we don't hear about that cause a lot of harm. Any dealings where money is involved over trivial amounts needs a series of checks and balances. You would be surprised at how many professional and hobbyist organizations don't have them. Then again you may already be nodding your head having read a story where money was embezzled from a charity or the like. I do know of a certain pure breed canine group which is out 10k or more because the treasurer did not verify the received email was from the group President and paid an invoice which obviously was not a real invoice. If you are part of a club or non profit always verify your officers claims to licenses and experience. then still put in the checks and balances, three people minimum to pay non trivial and more for extra ordinary values. if they don't agree its probably not a good place to be