Read the story. This gal wrote checks forging the treasurers signature and didnt record the checks in the accounting software
She was using fake accounts that were under her control. And on and on
She was no good from the get go
I DID read the story. The only way that there could be $1000 difference between what was taken in and recorded on Sunday am and what was deposited is that SHE was making the deposits. That is not enough separation of duties.
The bookkeeper should never touch the money, at least not at a church. Also, another person should have been going over the check register and bills. Purchase orders help. It was not the only way she was cheating obviously.