Their accounts couldn’t be treated as interchangeable simply because Arthur supported both.

I asked for clarification.

The supplier explained that the expenses had been grouped for convenience.

That might have been harmless administratively.

But it wasn’t acceptable for approval without proper separation.

I requested revised invoices.

Documented the allocations.

And referred the charitable portion to the foundation’s authorized personnel.

Nothing would be charged to the hospital simply because it was easier.

Arthur reviewed the matter later.