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Delray Beach Priests Accused of Stealing Millions

Irregularities may have extended over 40 years and involved up to $8.6 million, according to an internal forensic audit referred to in the police report. 

UK Considers Mandatory Background Checks for Charity Workers & Volunteers

After a school caretaker with a history of sex crimes was found guilty of murdering two schoolgirls, UK governments are considering strong measures that have charity organizations concerned.

Pastor Markets Special ATMs for In-Church Giving

The three machines in his home congregation collect over $200,000 per year. 

Managing MoMA in a PostM Century

With two million visitors a year and a staff of eight hundred, it's not surprising that a New Yorker story  portrays the director as a CEO. 

Founders of Fresno Foster Care Agency Face Fraud Trial

Two sisters built a $7 million agency, but the DA accuses them of skimming a half million from the agency, abusing corporate credit cards and vacation pay outs. 

Governance and Gordon Gee

[NOTE: There's an update to this story available, now that Gordon Gee has announced that he is leaving Vanderbilt for Ohio State, where he was president from 1990 to 1997.]

Vanderbilt University reacts to a Wall Street Journal article about the expensive habits of its president and efforts by its Board of Trust to install controls on spending and outside board memberships.  But like many things associated with higher education, it all comes down to: parking. 

Kuwait Lifts Ban on Cash Charity Contributions for Ramadan

But the government will subject charities to unannounced visits to enforce procedures to prevent illegal fundraising.

Pastor Gains National Attention with $100 Bills

But after six years, giving people $100 shows the limits of charitable creativity. 

Scotland Questions Charity Status of Universities

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator takes a more activist approach than any regulator in the US would dare.

Behind the Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Gifts

Doctors Without Borders is a familiar name, but Global Action for Children is not a registered charity.