COMMAND LETTERHEAD
7010
Code 00
(Date)
From: Commanding Officer
To:
Subj: APPOINTMENT AS RELIGIOUS OFFERING FUND CUSTODIAN
Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 7010.6
1. You are hereby appointed the (insert name of command) religious offering fund (ROF) custodian.
2. You shall be guided by reference (a) and the ROF administrator in the exercise of your assigned duties.
(Commanding Officer)
copy to:
ROF Audit Board
ROF Administrator
(Addition of “alternate” makes this letter appropriate for the alternate custodian.)
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Figure 4-2.—Sample appointment letter for an ROF custodian.
. Making sure the bank maintains a current
signature card and ownership card
. Maintaining files to include ledgers, bank
statements, returned canceled checks, audit reports,
copies of each disbursement request submitted, offering
records with deposit slips, designated offering request
and disbursement forms, appointment letters, relevant
correspondence, and pertinent instructions and
directives
. Providing information on the status of the ROF
upon request from any individual responsible for the
administration of the ROF or an individual approved by
the administrator
Alternate Custodian
When the custodian is gone, the alternate custodian
carries out the appointed custodian’s responsibilities.
For this reason, the custodian and alternate custodian
should frequently discuss the status and operation of the
ROF.
ROF Audit Board
The appointed ROF audit board consists of at least
two active duty service members attached to the
command. Commands that use a single audit board for
nonappropriated funds may include the ROF under that
audit board. ROF audit board members are appointed
either by letter or through the command’s collateral
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