[AOIIalum]

If you are following your GLO's operational and financial procedures, it minimizes the chance of fraud. As a former HC President myself, there were so many checks and balances that it was overwhelming. Note that I am NOT complaining. They were there for my protection and the sorority's protection.

As we're seeing here, it's a recipe for disaster when someone tries to cheat the established procedures or even just lets things slip because there aren't enough warm bodies to ensure compliance. I can't imagine that was the case at Bama, but I don't know or claim to know any more that's been published in the articles linked here. It's a sobering reminder of what can go wrong when it comes to Greek Housing management. It also should be a wake up for all groups to review their current HC policies and how they can be improved. What can we learn from this to keep it from occurring again? What were the red flags? Who dropped the ball, or multiple balls, in this case?

You still need local representation (back to those checks and balances again!) but I agree with AZTheta that professional management of sorority/fraternity housing is the way to go. Liability is a real thing, folks, and sadly Gamma Phi is now living that nightmare. Whether your chapter just has a closet full of possessions or a multi-million dollar property, management is best done by closely vetted professionals. NOT by a local alum who conveniently has their own business specializing in just what the local HC needs.