This should be a no brainer. But much like small governments, volunteers are often loathe to discuss their organization's financial status. The result sometimes leads to debacles such as the one the chief of the national United Way found himself in a few years ago. He was forced out when it was discovered, through IRS Form 990, he was overpaid and treated himself extravagantly with United Way funds. Nothing was found.
Some parents question the policy of so much cash being handled by league officials.
Ron Williams is assistant editor of the editorial pages.