Risk Management Updates

1. Video: Practices and Procedures for Fraud Prevention

   January 20, 2012: Michigan Catholic Conference recently produced and distributed to parishes across the state a DVD and brochure intended to eliminate fraud and embezzlement in Catholic parishes and schools. The video features a forensic accounting expert and provides tips that are meant to promote sound practices in the field of parish accounting. Continue reading Video: Practices and Procedures for Fraud Prevention …

2. Identity Theft: New Sources of Identity Theft Have Been Uncovered

   January 4, 2011: Parish and school administrators need to be aware of a new avenue for obtaining personal and sensitive information that is stored and can be released without knowing. Please see the Risk Managment Newsletter, Volume 10, Issue 2 for more information. Continue reading Identity Theft: New Sources of Identity Theft Have Been Uncovered…

3. EPA Alert: Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program

   April 14, 2010: Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program affects contractors, property managers, and maintenance personnel working in homes, child care facilities and schools built before 1978. Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. Continue reading EPA Alert: Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program…