GAINING CONTROL
Leaders of religious and other volunteer organizations may believe that their members are honest and worthy of complete trust; but the myriad examples of improprieties that have been reported in the media in recent years cannot be ignored. Although a strong system of internal control may cause an inconvenience from time to time, the existence of such a system should prove to be well worth it in the long run. Internal auditors who take their professional responsibilities seriously will not want to sit idly by while financial miscues, lack of control, or dishonesty undermine their volunteer organizations.