Duties of the Treasurer (Finance/Records)
The unit treasurer is appointed by the committee chairman to handle unit funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, coordinate the annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign, and supervise fundraising.

• Handle all troop/team/crew funds.

• Pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster/Team Coach/Crew Advisor and authorization of the unit committee.

• Maintain the unit’s checking and savings accounts.

• Train and supervise the troop Scribe, Team Secretary or Crew Treasurer in record keeping.

• Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book.

• Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.

• Supervise the camp savings plan.

• Lead in the preparation of the annual troop/team/crew budget.

• Report the troop and scout account financial summary to the unit committee at each committee meeting.

• Receive unit income each week from the troop scribe, team secretary or crew treasurer.