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<p>Eric,<br /><br />I have been told the same from our accountant. It's possible you Friends group could make a donation for bonuses, but I would still check.</p>
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<p id="reply-intro">On 2023-10-19 14:57, Sharon Crotser-Toy via Michlib-l wrote:</p>
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<div dir="ltr">I have some experience from a previous library's practices. After several years our auditor informed the board it was not a legal use of public funds. I'll be interested to read other responses.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Good luck,</div>
<div dir="ltr">-Sharon</div>
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<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>My Board is interesting in providing holiday bonuses for staff. Are any of your doing this, and can you share your policies/procedures? </p>
<p>I will compile responses and share them with anyone who asks for a copy.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
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